Best Trade Schools in Utah (2026)

Updated June 8, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Utah’s growing economy and strong construction, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors make it an excellent state to start a skilled trade career. Whether you live in Salt Lake City, Provo, Ogden, or a rural community, Utah trade schools provide career-focused training that prepares you for in-demand roles; outcomes vary by location and job market.

From HVAC and CDL programs to welding, plumbing, and healthcare certifications, these schools prepare students to enter the workforce in less than two years; timelines and outcomes vary by location and job market.

Best Trade Schools In Utah

How we rank schools – graduation rate, graduate earnings, cost and retention. Advertising plays no part.

This page lists 10 schools, ordered by BOC Score with the highest at the top. 10 of them carry a score.

Location / proximity to this page
Defines the local group
Graduation rate how often students finish
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry whether it paid off
25%
Average net price what students actually pay after aid; lower ranks higher
20%
Retention rate how many come back for year two
15%
Fully online availability whether you can study while working
10%

Scores come from IPEDS (2024) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are for all graduates of a school, not one program, so treat them as a signal about the institution rather than about this subject. Sponsored listings are paid placements and are labelled as such; they are separate from this ranking and never change it. Read the full methodology.

#1

Utah Valley University

Orem, UT In-state option BOC Score 80.2
Tuition $6,507 in-state / $18,489 out-of-state
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 45.1%
  • Programs offered: 53
  • Annual completions: 2321
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $66,978 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#2

Top Nails & Hair Beauty School

Taylorsville, UT In-state option BOC Score 79.2
Tuition Contact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 92.4%
  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 168
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $35,491 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#4

Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences

Draper, UT In-state option BOC Score 75.1
Tuition $21,680
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 61.9%
  • Graduation rate: 54.2%
  • Programs offered: 1
  • Annual completions: 27
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $74,544 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#5

Bridgerland Technical College

Logan, UT In-state option BOC Score 73.8
Tuition Contact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 75.3%
  • Programs offered: 31
  • Annual completions: 1267
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $42,070 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#6

Southwest Technical College

Cedar City, UT In-state option BOC Score 73.4
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 94.9%
  • Programs offered: 14
  • Annual completions: 536
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $40,193 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#7

Weber State University

Ogden, UT In-state option BOC Score 72.8
Tuition $6,557 in-state / $17,545 out-of-state
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 46.2%
  • Programs offered: 47
  • Annual completions: 1604
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $69,883 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#8

Medspa Academies

South Jordan, UT In-state option BOC Score 67.4
Tuition Contact school for pricing
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  • 10714 South River Front Parkway South Jordan, UT 84095-3519
  • (844) 899-6462
Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 92.2%
  • Programs offered: 1
  • Annual completions: 225
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $37,284 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#9

Cameo College of Essential Beauty

Murray, UT In-state option BOC Score 64.5
Tuition Contact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 85.2%
  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 300
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $27,255 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best trade school in Utah?

Mountainland Technical College, Ogden-Weber Technical College, and Salt Lake Community College are top options for skilled trades training.

Are Utah technical colleges considered trade schools?

Yes. Utah’s technical college system offers hands-on training programs for high-demand careers across the state.

What trades are in demand in Utah in 2025?

According to the Utah Department of Workforce Services and BLS:

  • Electricians
  • HVAC Technicians
  • Welders
  • CDL Truck Drivers
  • Medical Assistants
  • Diesel Mechanics
  • Plumbers

If you’re ready to start a trade career in Utah, these accredited programs can help you get trained and certified so you can pursue roles sooner; timelines and outcomes vary by location and job market. Explore your options and apply today.

Trade Schools by City in Utah

Compare accredited trade schools in 58 Utah cities. Each city page lists the closest local schools with tuition, median graduate earnings, and the trades hiring nearby.

About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

DataProviderVintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMay 2025
Employment ProjectionsU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data SystemNational Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirementsCareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programsCareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2025-10-25)