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Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Utah

2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Utah

12 Schools Ranked
$9,012 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$16,480 Avg Student Debt

There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house.

The Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Utah ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in Utah to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Weber State University

Ogden, Utah
3,110 Total Awards
$6,391 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,082 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Weber State University the most popular school in Utah for trade school students working on their associate degree. Ogden, Utah is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 3,110 students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $6,391 in tuition and fees if they attend WSU full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,084. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,082 in student loans. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at WSU. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 47% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

Full Weber State University Report

#2

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City, Utah
3,261 Total Awards
$4,257 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,066 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 12 schools in Utah that were part of this year’s ranking, Salt Lake Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Salt Lake Community College is a large public school situated in Salt Lake City, Utah. It awarded 3,261 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from Utah who attend Salt Lake Community College full time pay an average of $4,257 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,701. Associate Degree recipients from Salt Lake Community College accumulate an average of $10,066 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.

Salt Lake Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2020-2021 year, about 47% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Salt Lake Community College Report

4,917 Total Awards
$6,270 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,562 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Utah Valley University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Utah list. This large public school is located in Orem, Utah, and it awarded 4,917 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $6,270 in tuition and fees if they attend UVU full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,830. On average, associate degree students take out $12,562 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at UVU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Utah Valley University Report

#4

Utah State University

Logan, Utah
1,092 Total Awards
$8,305 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,964 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Utah State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Utah list. USU is a public institution located in Logan, Utah. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1,092 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Utah pay an average of $8,305 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend USU. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $24,223. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,964 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.

Online courses are available at USU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 70% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#5

Dixie State University

Saint George, Utah
987 Total Awards
$6,074 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,691 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Dixie State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Utah list. Dixie State College is a fairly large public school situated in Saint George, Utah. It awarded 987 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from Utah who attend Dixie State College full time pay an average of $6,074 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,642. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,691 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.

Dixie State College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 39% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#6

Fortis College - Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City, Utah
91 Total Awards
$16,255 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,506 Avg Student Debt

Fortis College - Salt Lake City ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Utah list. Fortis College - Salt Lake City is located in Salt Lake City, Utah and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 91 associate degrees to qualified students.

Fortis College - Salt Lake City does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $16,255. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Fortis College - Salt Lake City accumulate an average of $29,506 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Fortis College - Salt Lake City. In 2020-2021 about 53% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#7

Snow College

Ephraim, Utah
1,001 Total Awards
$4,180 Average Tuition & Fees
$7,236 Avg Student Debt

Snow College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Utah ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Ephraim, Utah, and it awarded 1,001 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Snow College is $4,180. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,130. On average, associate degree students take out $7,236 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Snow College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 69% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#8

Southern Utah University

Cedar City, Utah
1,734 Total Awards
$6,770 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,004 Avg Student Debt

Southern Utah University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Southern Utah University is a fairly large public school situated in Cedar City, Utah. It awarded 1,734 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $6,770 in tuition and fees if they attend Southern Utah University full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $20,586. On average, associate degree students take out $10,004 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Southern Utah University. During the 2020-2021 year, about 51% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#10

AmeriTech College - Draper

Draper, Utah
531 Total Awards
$22,603 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,262 Avg Student Debt

AmeriTech College - Draper came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Utah ranking. AmeriTech College - Draper is a small private for-profit school situated in Draper, Utah. It awarded 531 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $22,603 to cover tuition and fees at AmeriTech College - Draper. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from AmeriTech College - Draper accumulate an average of $23,262 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at AmeriTech College - Draper. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 89% took at least some of their classes online.

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#11

LDS Business College

Salt Lake City, Utah
430 Total Awards

LDS Business College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Utah ranking. Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 430 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at LDS Business College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 57% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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Eagle Gate College - Murray did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #12 on the list.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Eagle Gate College - Murray does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 94% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Eagle Gate College - Murray Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 12 schools only.

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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