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Trade schools in Utah
College Scorecard lists 14 schools in Utah that graduated students in electrical, HVAC, plumbing or construction programs in the latest year: 8 electrical, 7 HVAC, 6 plumbing, 5 construction trades, 3 construction management.1
| School | City | Programs | Credential | Type | Completers | Tuition | Cost a year | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley University | Orem | Construction trades, Construction management | Associate, Bachelor's, Certificate | Public | 193 | $6,674 | $23,965 | Apply |
| Dixie Technical College | Saint George | Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC | Certificate | Public | 165 | $544 | Apply | |
| Mountainland Technical College | Lehi | Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC | Certificate | Public | 115 | $3,644 | Apply | |
| Davis Technical College | Kaysville | Electrical, Construction trades, Plumbing, HVAC | Certificate | Public | 97 | $2,280 | $14,942 | Apply |
| Ogden-Weber Technical College | Ogden | Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC | Certificate | Public | 91 | $2,895 | $6,175 | Apply |
| Salt Lake Community College | Salt Lake City | Electrical, Construction trades, Plumbing, HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 73 | $4,543 | $12,474 | Apply |
| Brigham Young University | Provo | Construction management | Bachelor's, Master's | Nonprofit | 66 | $6,888 | $21,235 | Apply |
| Fortis College-Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City | HVAC | Certificate | For-profit | 50 | $13,836 | $32,709 | Apply |
| Weber State University | Ogden | Construction management | Associate, Bachelor's, Certificate | Public | 35 | $6,625 | $16,765 | Apply |
| Bridgerland Technical College | Logan | Electrical, Plumbing | Certificate | Public | 22 | $3,291 | $10,154 | Website |
| Uintah Basin Technical College | Roosevelt | Electrical | Certificate | Public | 21 | $1,070 | Apply | |
| Utah State University | Logan | Electrical, Construction trades | Associate, Certificate | Public | 19 | $9,412 | $21,204 | Apply |
| Snow College | Ephraim | HVAC | Certificate | Public | 1 | $4,438 | $12,288 | Apply |
| Southern Utah University | Cedar City | Construction trades | Associate, Certificate | Public | 0 | $7,094 | $19,527 | Apply |
Construction trades (CIP 46.04) covers carpentry, masonry, roofing and other building trades together. Tuition: in-state tuition for a year, or program tuition at schools that bill by program. Cost a year: average cost of attendance at the school.
Which trade schools in Utah graduate the most students?
Utah Valley University in Orem had the most completers in these programs in the latest year, 193, then Dixie Technical College with 165.1
How much does trade school cost in Utah?
Public schools on the list charge a median $4,041 a year in in-state tuition; for-profit schools charge a median $13,836 in program tuition.1
Certificate or associate degree?
13 of the 14 schools offer a certificate in these trades and 5 offer an associate degree.1 A certificate is the shorter credential; an associate degree adds general education courses.
What is the highest-paying trade in Utah?
Of the five trades on this site, general contractors have the highest median pay in Utah, $37.15 an hour.2
| Trade | Median hourly | Schools | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $37.15 | 7 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Electricians | $29.81 | 8 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Plumbers | $29.76 | 6 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| HVAC Technicians | $28.24 | 7 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Roofers | $23.40 | 5 | Salary · Apprenticeships |
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (field of study and institution data) (collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Utah, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)