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2026 Best Value Trade Schools in Utah
Looking for the best-value Trade degree programs in Utah? This list ranks 61 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Trade College reviewed 14 schools to build this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Trade Degree Schools in Utah
Explore the best-value schools below:
Salt Lake Community College tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Trade degree schools in Utah. This public school is set in Salt Lake City, UT. In-state tuition and fees average $4,426, with out-of-state students paying around $14,244. Salt Lake Community College Trade students take on a median of $10,855 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $47,867. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Salt Lake Community College profile
Western Governors University came in at #2 on this year's best-value Trade ranking in Utah. Based in Salt Lake City, UT, Western Governors University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $8,658 in tuition and fees. Typical Trade student debt is $23,277. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $60,615. Set against $23,277 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Western Governors University report
Utah Valley University came in at #3 on this year's best-value Trade ranking in Utah. Based in Orem, UT, Utah Valley University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,507, while out-of-state students pay about $18,489. Typical Trade student debt is $16,478. Utah Valley University alumni report median earnings of $55,486 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $16,478 median debt. More on Utah Valley University
Snow College came in at #4 on this year's best-value Trade ranking in Utah. Located in Ephraim, UT, Snow College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,338, while out-of-state students pay about $14,288. Typical Trade student debt is $10,440. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $41,022. Set against $10,440 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Snow College
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Weber State University earned it the #5 place in Utah. Weber State University is a public school based in Ogden, UT. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,557, compared with $17,545 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $19,176 in student loans. Weber State University alumni report median earnings of $56,287 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $19,176 median debt. See the full Weber State University profile
Brigham Young University Provo placed #6 among the best-value Trade schools in Utah. This private not-for-profit school is set in Provo, UT. Students from in state pay about $6,688 in tuition and fees. The median Trade program debt is $12,184. Graduates go on to earn a median of $75,790 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $12,184 median debt. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted. See the full Brigham Young University Provo profile
University Of Utah ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Trade schools. University Of Utah is a public school based in Salt Lake City, UT. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,620, compared with $30,860 for out-of-state students. The median Trade program debt is $20,798. Graduates go on to earn a median of $67,170 ten years after entry. Set against $20,798 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Utah has an acceptance rate of 86%. See the full University Of Utah profile
Dixie State College Of Utah placed #8 among the best-value Trade schools in Utah. Located in Saint George, UT, Dixie State College Of Utah is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,306, while out-of-state students pay about $18,246. Graduates carry a median of $18,666 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $44,570 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Dixie State College Of Utah
Utah State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Trade schools. This public school is set in Logan, UT. Students from in state pay about $8,560 in tuition and fees, compared with $24,993 for out-of-state students. Typical Trade student debt is $16,191. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $54,022. That is a strong return on a $16,191 median debt. Utah State University has an acceptance rate of 92%. More on Utah State University
Southern Utah University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best-value Trade schools. Set in Cedar City, UT, Southern Utah University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,962, compared with $21,192 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,886 to complete their Trade program here. Median earnings reach $50,296 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted. See the full Southern Utah University profile
Eagle Gate College Murray placed #11 among the best-value Trade schools in Utah. Eagle Gate College Murray is a private for-profit school based in Murray, UT. In-state tuition and fees average $16,548. Eagle Gate College Murray Trade students take on a median of $32,612 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $37,518. That is a strong return on a $32,612 median debt. Get the full Eagle Gate College Murray report
Provo College Provo came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. Provo College Provo is a private for-profit school based in Provo, UT. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,548. Graduates carry a median of $28,434 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $39,645 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $28,434 median debt. More on Provo College Provo
Westminster College Utah placed #14 among the best-value Trade schools in Utah. Set in Salt Lake City, UT, Westminster College Utah is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $43,528. Students borrow a median of $23,090 to complete their Trade program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $66,215. That is a strong return on a $23,090 median debt. About 67% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Westminster College Utah report
Hairitage Hair Academy offered strong value this year, earning the #14 position. See the full Hairitage Hair Academy profile
Taylor Andrews Academy Orem came in at #15 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Taylor Andrews Academy Orem report
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Mandalyn Academy offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. Read the full report on Mandalyn Academy
Newlane University came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Newlane University
Careers Unlimited came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. More on Careers Unlimited
Skin Science Institute ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value Trade schools. Read more about Skin Science Institute
Ameritech College Draper placed #20 among the best-value Trade schools in Utah. Read the full report on Ameritech College Draper
Mountainland Technical College placed #21 among the best-value Trade schools in Utah. See the full Mountainland Technical College profile
Latter Day Saints Business College placed #22 among the best-value Trade schools in Utah. More on Latter Day Saints Business College
Paul Mitchell The School Logan landed the #23 spot for value in Utah this year. Read more about Paul Mitchell The School Logan
Bridgerland Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. Read the full report on Bridgerland Technical College
Galen Health Institutes Salt Lake City landed the #25 spot for value in Utah this year. More on Galen Health Institutes Salt Lake City
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Trade Degree Schools in Utah
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
Zion Massage College came in at #26 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Zion Massage College
Acaydia School Of Aesthetics offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. See the full Acaydia School Of Aesthetics profile
Esteem Academy Of Beauty offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. See the full Esteem Academy Of Beauty profile
Southwest Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #29 position. More on Southwest Technical College
Evans Hairstyling College Cedar City came in at #30 in this year's value ranking. See the full Evans Hairstyling College Cedar City profile
Neumont University came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. See the full Neumont University profile
Myotherapy College Of Utah landed the #32 spot for value in Utah this year. More on Myotherapy College Of Utah
Collectiv Academy landed the #33 spot for value in Utah this year. More on Collectiv Academy
Bonnie Joseph Academy Of Cosmetology And Barbering landed the #34 spot for value in Utah this year. See the full Bonnie Joseph Academy Of Cosmetology And Barbering profile
Fortis College Salt Lake City offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. Get the full Fortis College Salt Lake City report
Midwives College Of Utah came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. More on Midwives College Of Utah
Taylor Andrews Academy Of Hair Design West Jordan landed the #37 spot for value in Utah this year. More on Taylor Andrews Academy Of Hair Design West Jordan
Avalon School Of Cosmetology Layton ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Trade schools. Read the full report on Avalon School Of Cosmetology Layton
Top Nails And Hair Beauty School offered strong value this year, earning the #39 position. Read more about Top Nails And Hair Beauty School
Evans Hairstyling College St George ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Trade schools. See the full Evans Hairstyling College St George profile
American Beauty Academy West Valley Campus placed #41 among the best-value Trade schools in Utah. Get the full American Beauty Academy West Valley Campus report
Paul Mitchell The School Salt Lake City landed the #42 spot for value in Utah this year. Read the full report on Paul Mitchell The School Salt Lake City
Renaissance Academie landed the #43 spot for value in Utah this year. Read the full report on Renaissance Academie
Taylor Andrews Academy St George landed the #44 spot for value in Utah this year. Read more about Taylor Andrews Academy St George
The Barber School placed #45 among the best-value Trade schools in Utah. Read the full report on The Barber School
Davis Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #46 position. Get the full Davis Technical College report
Paul Mitchell The School Provo Provo Ut landed the #47 spot for value in Utah this year. See the full Paul Mitchell The School Provo Provo Ut profile
Uintah Basin Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #48 position. Read more about Uintah Basin Technical College
American Beauty Academy landed the #49 spot for value in Utah this year. Read more about American Beauty Academy
Ogden Weber Technical College placed #50 among the best-value Trade schools in Utah. Read the full report on Ogden Weber Technical College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Trade College (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Best Colleges For Money · Scope: State · 14 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 61 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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