About Us
The centralized resource for longitudinal data analysis in Utah
The Utah Data Research Center (UDRC) serves as the centralized resource for longitudinal data analysis in Utah by connecting data systems across education, workforce, and health. As the state-designated entity, UDRC stewards and protects the appropriate use of these data in the public’s interest. UDRC transforms administrative data into actionable insights, helping policymakers analyze long-term outcomes, such as the relationship between educational pathways and earnings years after graduation. Through rigorous research reports and interactive data dashboards, UDRC informs policy decisions about educational investments and economic opportunity.
Mission
The Utah Data Research Center aims to conduct meaningful research to inform public policy initiatives and provide a platform for policymakers, practitioners, and the general public to make data-informed decisions.
Vision
To create a world-class data research platform to empower Utah's stakeholders.
Actionable Insights
We transform administrative data into actionable insights on education and employment outcomes in Utah.
Data Stewardship
As a state-designated entity, we securely link data to support comprehensive, longitudinal analysis in the public interest.
Improve Opportunity
Our work strengthens understanding of Utah’s educational investments to improve pathways for all Utahns.
Our Data Partners
Data provided from our partner agencies constitute the "P20W" pipeline, capturing the behavior of individuals from early childhood through the workforce. Data are updated on an annual basis and are longitudinal, which allows for the study of long-term patterns. We integrate data from the following state partners:
Designed for Privacy
Our infrastructure is designed to ensure the privacy of the data it contains. We adhere to FERPA, the Student Data Protection Act, and the Student Privacy Acts. PII is never revealed to external researchers or the public.
Optimized for Research
Our database is optimized for research, with data normalized, de-identified and matched across datasets. Our research is directed by an annual research agenda developed by partner agencies.