UVSC is Orem's largest employer and third largest in Utah County, with more than 1,400 faculty, 1,203 full-time staff and 3,010 part-time staff According to the December 2005 Utah Foundation Research Report, Utah Valley State College (which only 12 years ago was a community college) is producing some of the highest-paid bachelor's degree graduates in Utah In addition to UVSC's 51 bachelor degrees, the College's Wasatch Campus in Heber City, Utah, now offers associate degrees in accounting, behavioral science, business management, elementary education and general education UVSC offers an opportune location with access to year-round outdoor recreation and a dynamic community and economy