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2023 Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Utah

37 Schools Ranked
$5,434 Avg Tuition & Fees*

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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Utah ranking. Our analysis looked at 37 schools in Utah to see which basic certificate 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:

1,714 Total Awards

Our 2023 rankings named Mountainland Technical College the most popular school in Utah for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Mountainland Technical College is a small public school located in Lehi, Utah that handed out 1,714 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.

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#2

Davis Technical College

Kaysville, Utah
865 Total Awards

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Davis Technical College is a great place for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Davis Tech is a small public school situated in Kaysville, Utah. It awarded 865 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.

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588 Total Awards

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Uintah Basin Technical College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Utah list. UBTech is a small public school situated in Roosevelt, Utah. It awarded 588 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Around 31% of those degree recipients were women.

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560 Total Awards

You’ll be in good company if you attend Ogden-Weber Technical College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Utah list. Ogden-Weber Tech College is a public institution located in Ogden, Utah. The school has a small population, and it awarded 560 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.

Ogden-Weber Tech College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 3% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#5

Dixie Technical College

Saint George, Utah
352 Total Awards

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Dixie Technical College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Utah list. Located in Saint George, Utah, the small public school awarded 352 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.

Around 43% of those degree recipients were women.

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480 Total Awards

With a ranking of #6, Bridgerland Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Located in Logan, Utah, the small public school awarded 480 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.

Bridgerland ATC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 6% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#7

Southwest Technical College

Cedar City, Utah
322 Total Awards

Southwest Technical College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Utah ranking. Located in Cedar City, Utah, the very small public school awarded 322 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 39% were women.

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#8

Snow College

Ephraim, Utah
239 Total Awards
$4,180 Average Tuition & Fees

Snow College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Utah list. Located in Ephraim, Utah, the medium-sized public school awarded 239 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.

Students from Utah who attend Snow College full time pay an average of $4,180 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $14,130. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.

Snow 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. In 2020-2021 about 69% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#9

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City, Utah
715 Total Awards
$4,257 Average Tuition & Fees

Salt Lake Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. This large public school is located in Salt Lake City, Utah, and it awarded 715 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Utah pay an average of $4,257 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Salt Lake Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,701. Of those students who received their degree, 32% 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. In 2020-2021 about 47% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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184 Total Awards

With a ranking of #10, Cameo College of Essential Beauty did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Located in Murray, Utah, the very small private for-profit school handed out 184 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 99% were women.

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#11

Dixie State University

Saint George, Utah
413 Total Awards
$6,074 Average Tuition & Fees

Dixie State University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Utah list. Dixie State College is a fairly large public school situated in Saint George, Utah. It awarded 413 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Utah pay an average of $6,074 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Dixie State College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,642. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Dixie State College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 39% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#12

Top Nails & Hair Beauty School

Taylorsville, Utah
166 Total Awards

Top Nails & Hair Beauty School ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Utah list. Located in Taylorsville, Utah, the very small private for-profit school handed out 166 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.

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#13

Tooele Technical College

Tooele, Utah
190 Total Awards

Tooele Technical College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Utah ranking. Tooele Technical College is a public institution located in Tooele, Utah. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 190 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Around 43% of those degree recipients were women.

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#14

Skin Science Institute

Sandy, Utah
171 Total Awards

With a ranking of #14, Skin Science Institute did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Skin Science Institute is located in Sandy, Utah and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 171 basic certificates to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 99% were women.

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#15

Myotherapy College of Utah

Millcreek City, Utah
51 Total Awards

Myotherapy College of Utah landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Located in Millcreek City, Utah, the very small private for-profit school awarded 51 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.

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#16

Utah Valley University

Orem, Utah
2,564 Total Awards
$6,270 Average Tuition & Fees

Utah Valley University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. UVU is a public institution located in Orem, Utah. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2,564 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Utah pay an average of $6,270 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UVU. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,830. Of those students who received their degree, 36% were women.

UVU 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 57% took at least some of their classes online.

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#17

Weber State University

Ogden, Utah
283 Total Awards
$6,391 Average Tuition & Fees

Weber State University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Utah list. This large public school is located in Ogden, Utah, and it awarded 283 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from Utah who attend WSU full time pay an average of $6,391 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,084. Around 35% of those degree recipients were women.

WSU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 47% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Weber State University Report

#18

LDS Business College

Salt Lake City, Utah
503 Total Awards

LDS Business College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Utah list. LDS Business College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Salt Lake City, Utah that handed out 503 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at LDS Business College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 57% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full LDS Business College Report

#19

Skinworks School of Advanced Skincare

Salt Lake City, Utah
40 Total Awards

Skinworks School of Advanced Skincare did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #19 on the list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Salt Lake City, Utah, and it awarded 40 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Full Skinworks School of Advanced Skincare Report

#20

Renaissance Academie

Provo, Utah
77 Total Awards

Renaissance Academie came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Utah ranking. Renaissance Academie is a very small private for-profit school situated in Provo, Utah. It awarded 77 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Around 99% of those degree recipients were women.

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36 Total Awards

With a ranking of #21, Paul Mitchell the School Logan did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. This very small private for-profit school is located in Logan, Utah, and it awarded 36 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

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30 Total Awards

Acaydia School of Aesthetics landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Acaydia School of Aesthetics is a private for-profit institution located in Provo, Utah. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 30 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

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#23

Aveda Institute - Provo

Provo, Utah
34 Total Awards

Aveda Institute - Provo landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Aveda Institute - Provo is a very small private for-profit school located in Provo, Utah that handed out 34 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.

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#24

Mandalyn Academy

American Fork, Utah
32 Total Awards

Mandalyn Academy did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #24 on the list. This very small private for-profit school is located in American Fork, Utah, and it awarded 32 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

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#25

Taylor Andrews Academy-St George

St. George, Utah
29 Total Awards

Taylor Andrews Academy-St George ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Utah list. Located in St. George, Utah, the very small private for-profit school awarded 29 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.

Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Full Taylor Andrews Academy-St George Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 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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