Best Trade Schools in Bluffdale, Utah (2026)

Updated June 20, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Start here to compare accredited trade schools near Bluffdale. This guide links to programs, state licensing steps, and related career paths so you can get job-ready quickly in Utah.

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Compare Trade Schools Near Bluffdale, Utah

How We Rank Schools

We first gather the schools closest to the city or state page you are viewing, then rank that local group by BOC Score, with the highest at the top. The BOC Score is computed from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data; schools without enough data to score appear last.

Location / proximity to this page
Defines the local group
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry
25%
Average net price (lower is better)
20%
Retention rate
15%
Fully online availability
10%

Schools without enough federal outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Top Nails & Hair Beauty School

Taylorsville, UT 12.3 miles away BOC Score 79.2
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 95.4% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 195
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $35,491 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#2

Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences

Draper, UT 5.3 miles away BOC Score 75.1
Tuition $21,680 - $30,016
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 61.9%
  • Graduation rate: 51.2%
  • 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

#3

Medspa Academies

South Jordan, UT 5.8 miles away BOC Score 67.4
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  • 10714 South River Front Parkway South Jordan, UT 84095-3519
  • (844) 899-6462
Key stats
  • Completion rate: 94.1% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 450
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $37,284 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#4

Cameo College of Essential Beauty

Murray, UT 12.1 miles away BOC Score 64.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 392
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $27,255 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#5

Mandalyn Academy

American Fork, UT 10.1 miles away BOC Score 63.2
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  • 648 East State Road, Unit B American Fork, UT 84003-2161
  • (801) 772-3131
Key stats
  • Completion rate: 76.9% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 148
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $32,006 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#6

Mountainland Technical College

Lehi, UT 4.9 miles away BOC Score 59.3
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 80.7% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 54
  • Annual completions: 3875
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $39,284 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#7

Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-West Jordan

West Jordan, UT 10.2 miles away BOC Score 55.2
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 71.7% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 178
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $28,192 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#8

Skin Science Institute

Sandy, UT 10.6 miles away BOC Score 50.9
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 79.9% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 67
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $28,584 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#9

Collectiv Academy

Sandy, UT 7.7 miles away BOC Score 50.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 114
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $20,315 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#10

Eagle Gate College-Murray

Murray, UT 12.3 miles away BOC Score 32.9
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 49.2% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 22
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $49,128 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

BOC Score, tuition, graduation rate, and median graduate earnings from federal IPEDS and U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard data. Earnings are reported across all programs at the school (all majors), not a single trade. Distance is measured from the main population center in Utah.
#SchoolBOC Score (0–100)TuitionMedian grad earnings (all majors)Graduation rateOnlineDistance
179.2Contact school for pricing$35,49195%—12 mi
275.1$21,680 - $30,016$74,54451%Yes*5 mi
367.4Contact school for pricing$37,28494%—6 mi
464.5Contact school for pricing$27,255Not reported—12 mi
563.2Contact school for pricing$32,00677%—10 mi
659.3Contact school for pricing$39,28481%—5 mi
755.2Contact school for pricing$28,19272%—10 mi
850.9Contact school for pricing$28,58480%—11 mi
950.0Contact school for pricing$20,315Not reported—8 mi
1032.9Contact school for pricing$49,12849%—12 mi

Schools closest to the main population center in Utah are gathered first, then ranked by BOC Score; distance from the main population center in Utah is shown for reference. The BOC Score is an independent measure of school outcomes (graduation, earnings, net price, retention) expressed as a 0–100 percentile within each school's peer group; higher is better and advertising never affects it. *Online availability refers to coursework; hands-on trade training is completed in person. Read the full methodology.

Median Graduate Earnings by School - Best Trade Schools in Bluffdale, Utah (2026)
Median graduate earnings by school, Best Trade Schools in Bluffdale, Utah (2026) (College Scorecard)Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences $74544; Eagle Gate College-Murray $49128; Mountainland Technical College $39284; Medspa Academies $37284; Top Nails & Hair Beauty School $35491; Mandalyn Academy $32006.Joyce University of Nursing ...$74,544Eagle Gate College-Murray$49,128Mountainland Technical College$39,284Medspa Academies$37,284Top Nails & Hair Beauty School$35,491Mandalyn Academy$32,006
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard - median earnings of all graduates at each school (not a single program).
Median graduate earnings by school for schools serving Best Trade Schools in Bluffdale, Utah (2026)
SchoolMedian graduate earnings
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences$74,544
Eagle Gate College-Murray$49,128
Mountainland Technical College$39,284
Medspa Academies$37,284
Top Nails & Hair Beauty School$35,491
Mandalyn Academy$32,006

Utah Trade Career Outlook

Building & Construction Trades

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Plumber4.5%
Welder2.2%
Carpenter4.5%
Flooring Installer9.5%
Construction Worker7.3%

Construction Management & Inspection

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Construction Manager8.7%
Home Inspector-0.8%

Electrical & Energy Systems

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Lineworker6.6%
Wind Turbine Technician49.9%
Tower Technician8.6%
Electrician9.5%
HVAC Technician8.1%
Solar Installer42.1%

Mechanical, Automotive & Transportation

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Aircraft Mechanic (A&P)4.0%
Diesel Technician2.4%
CNC Machinist0.0%
Heavy Equipment Operator3.6%
Truck Driver (CDL)4.0%
Gunsmith2.0%
Maintenance Technician3.8%
Auto Mechanic4.2%
Automotive Technician4.2%

Healthcare: Nursing & Patient Care

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)2.6%
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)2.6%
Hemodialysis Technician5.2%
Medical Assistant12.5%
Mental Health Technician20.0%
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)2.3%
Patient Care Technician2.3%
Home Health Aide17.0%

Healthcare: Allied Health & Diagnostics

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
EKG Technician3.0%
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer13.0%
Radiologic Technologist4.3%
Surgical Technologist4.5%
Pharmacy Technician6.4%
Sterile Processing Technician10.0%
Optician2.9%
Phlebotomy Technician5.6%
Dental Assistant6.4%

Healthcare: Administration & Office Support

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist7.1%
Medical Office Administrator4.2%

Therapy, Rehab & Fitness

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Occupational Therapy Assistant19.2%
Massage Therapist15.4%
Personal Trainer11.9%
Physical Therapy Aide2.8%

Animal Care & Training

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Veterinary Technician9.1%
Dog Trainer5.1%
Veterinary Assistant8.7%

Beauty & Personal Care

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Esthetician6.7%
Beauty Professional5.6%
Cosmetologist5.6%

Culinary & Hospitality Careers

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Culinary Chef7.1%
Pastry Chef7.1%

Business & Legal Support

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Digital Court Reporter-0.3%
Paralegal0.2%
Bookkeeper-5.8%

Job growth uses state projections when available and national projections (BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034) when state data is unavailable. Median pay for each trade is shown in the comparison table above.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections (2024-2034). Projected U.S. change shown for each trade.

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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)