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Utah Trade Schools

54 Colleges
$44,211 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$25,991 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

Utah ranked #22 in the nation for trade school degrees handed out in 2021. Around 14,109 students received some type of diploma that year. Utah colleges offer students average in-student tuition of $11,053 per year, while students attending fron out-of-state may pay something more like $17,139 per year.

About 50% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $6,498 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

Public Public vs. Private
1% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Mountainland Technical College is 3,795, which includes 485 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Approximately 1% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,600 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $31,031 during the early-career years.

#2

Davis Technical College

Kaysville, Utah
Public Public vs. Private

There are 3,814 students at Davis Tech in total, 368 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Students who graduate from Davis Tech with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $36,469 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#3

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$8,010 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
67% Freshmen Loans

There are 104,919 undergraduates at WGU, of which 104,919 are full-time, and there are 147,866 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 42 to 1.

Roughly 67% of students at WGU take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,072 a year. WGU has a 0.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $60,007 during the early-career years.

#4

Weber State University

Ogden, Utah
Public Public vs. Private
$6,391 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
19% Freshmen Loans

There are 28,685 undergraduates at WSU, of which 12,042 are full-time, and there are 29,596 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at WSU is 4.9 years.

Approximately 19% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,138 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.0% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from WSU is $43,734.

Public Public vs. Private
$6,270 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
13% Freshmen Loans

There are 40,311 undergraduates at UVU, of which 19,413 are full-time, and there are 40,936 students altogether. It takes the average UVU undergraduate about 4.8 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 13% of students at UVU take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,807 a year. UVU has a 1.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $41,837 during the early-career years.

#6

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City, Utah
Public Public vs. Private
$4,257 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
12% Freshmen Loans

There are 6,860 full-time undergraduates at Salt Lake Community College, and 27,293 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Roughly 12% of students at Salt Lake Community College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $3,212 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Salt Lake Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $38,500 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
2% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,583 students at Ogden-Weber Tech College in total, 411 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Approximately 2% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $3,750 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $30,112 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private

There are 138 full-time undergraduates at UBTech, and 1,109 students altogether. The freshman retention rate at UBTech is 97%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

Students who graduate from UBTech with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $41,912 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private

The total student population at Bridgerland Technical College is 1,469, which includes 563 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Students who graduate from Bridgerland ATC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $36,093 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#10

Dixie Technical College

Saint George, Utah
Public Public vs. Private

There are 815 students at Dixie Tech in total, 204 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 67%. Of the accepted students, 65% are men and 35% are women.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $29,735 during the early-career years.

#11

Utah State University

Logan, Utah
Public Public vs. Private
$8,305 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
19% Freshmen Loans

There are 27,691 students at USU in total, 24,647 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 17,117 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at USU is 4.7 years.

Around 93% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 48% are men and 52% are women.

Roughly 19% of students at USU take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,086 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from USU is $42,027.

#12

Southwest Technical College

Cedar City, Utah
Public Public vs. Private
2% Freshmen Loans

There are 85 full-time undergraduates at Southwest Tech, and 586 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

2% of Southwest Tech students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,079 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Southwest Tech is $30,873.

#13

Snow College

Ephraim, Utah
Public Public vs. Private
$4,180 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
19% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,186 full-time undergraduates at Snow College, and 5,800 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

Roughly 19% of students at Snow College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $3,272 a year. Snow College has a 2.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Snow College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $33,004 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#14

Dixie State University

Saint George, Utah
Public Public vs. Private
$6,074 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
26% Freshmen Loans

There are 12,043 students at Dixie State College in total, 11,988 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 7,210 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Dixie State College is 4.6 years.

Roughly 26% of students at Dixie State College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,178 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Dixie State College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $34,797 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
20% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Cameo College of Essential Beauty is 205, which includes 84 full-time undergraduates. Cameo College of Essential Beauty has a freshman retention rate of 99%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

Roughly 20% of students at Cameo College of Essential Beauty take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,491 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Cameo College of Essential Beauty with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $27,406 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#16

Tooele Technical College

Tooele, Utah
Public Public vs. Private

There are 466 students at Tooele Technical College in total, 119 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

#17

Medspa Academies

South Jordan, Utah
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
46% Freshmen Loans

There are 212 full-time undergraduates at National Institute of Medical Aesthetics, and 212 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Roughly 46% of students at National Institute of Medical Aesthetics take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,812 a year.

Students who graduate from National Institute of Medical Aesthetics with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $30,250 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#18

Skin Science Institute

Sandy, Utah
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
52% Freshmen Loans

There are 179 students at Skin Science Institute in total, 97 are full-time undergraduates. Students tend to stick around at Skin Science Institute. The freshman retention rate is 92%.

52% of Skin Science Institute students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $8,393 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.0% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $24,649 during the early-career years.

#19

Top Nails & Hair Beauty School

Taylorsville, Utah
Private for-profit Public vs. Private

There are 41 full-time undergraduates at Top Nails & Hair Beauty School, and 109 students altogether. Students tend to stick around at Top Nails & Hair Beauty School. The freshman retention rate is 100%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Top Nails & Hair Beauty School is $19,634.

#20

Fortis College - Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City, Utah
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$16,255 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
70% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Fortis College - Salt Lake City is 539, which includes 501 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Roughly 70% of students at Fortis College - Salt Lake City take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,168 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $29,560 during the early-career years.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
56% Freshmen Loans

There are 133 students at Acaydia School of Aesthetics in total, 87 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Approximately 56% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $8,956 a year.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
89% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-West Jordan is 180, which includes 143 full-time undergraduates. Taylor Andrews Academy - West Jordan has a freshman retention rate of 100%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

Roughly 89% of students at Taylor Andrews Academy - West Jordan take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,410 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Taylor Andrews Academy - West Jordan with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $26,201 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#23

Taylor Andrews Academy-St George

St. George, Utah
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
52% Freshmen Loans

There are 167 students at Taylor Andrews in total, 106 are full-time undergraduates. Taylor Andrews has a freshman retention rate of 95%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

52% of Taylor Andrews students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $8,545 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $20,322 during the early-career years.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
88% Freshmen Loans

There are 122 full-time undergraduates at Paul Mitchell the School Salt Lake City, and 303 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Roughly 88% of students at Paul Mitchell the School Salt Lake City take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,326 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.0% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Paul Mitchell the School Salt Lake City with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $25,290 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#25

Renaissance Academie

Provo, Utah
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
63% Freshmen Loans

There are 2 full-time undergraduates at Renaissance Academie, and 105 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

63% of Renaissance Academie students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $3,500 a year.

Students who graduate from Renaissance Academie with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $19,987 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Other Utah Trade Schools

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Paul Mitchell the School Logan 93
27 Avalon School of Cosmetology - Layton 92
27 Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-Provo 92
29 Aveda Institute - Provo 84
30 Skinworks School of Advanced Skincare 83
31 Southern Utah University 78
31 Myotherapy College of Utah 78
33 Paul Mitchell the School Ogden 64
34 LDS Business College 60
34 Healing Mountain Massage School 60
34 The Barber School 60
37 Utah College of Dental Hygiene 59
38 Mandalyn Academy 56
39 Brigham Young University - Provo 52
40 Paul Mitchell the School St. George 49
41 Collectiv Academy 48
42 University of Utah 42
43 Evans Hairstyling College-St George 40
44 Westminster College Utah 35
45 Evans Hairstyling College-Cedar City 25
46 Provo College 23
47 Eagle Gate College - Murray 22
48 AmeriTech College - Draper 21
49 Esteem Academy of Beauty 20
50 American Beauty Academy 18
50 Bonnie Joseph Academy of Cosmetology & Barbering 18
52 American Beauty Academy - West Valley Campus 16
53 Broadview University - West Jordan 5
54 Nightingale College 0

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