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Dixie Technical College

Saint George, Utah · Public technical college · Training programs available:

CNA classesEMT & paramedic trainingElectrician schoolsPhlebotomy classesPlumbing schoolsAuto mechanic schoolsCDL / truck driving schoolsPharmacy technician programsWelding schoolsMedical assistant programsLPN / LVN programsHVAC schoolsDiesel mechanic schoolsCNC & machining programsCulinary & pastry schools
77%completion rate · Utah avg 77%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
$40,738median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$31,051median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | Council on Occupational Education (Accredited)
Address: 610 S. Tech Ridge Drive, Saint George, UT 84770 · Phone: (435) 674-8400 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Dixie Technical College is a public trade school in Saint George, Utah, offering CNA classes, EMT training, and electrician programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

Dixie Technical College has a 76.9% completion rate, near the Utah state average of 77.4%, and median earnings of $31,051 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.

Cost is not reported in federal data for Dixie Technical College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 13.4% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Dixie Technical Colle… Dixie Technical Colle…: 76.9% 76.9% Utah average Utah average: 77.4% 77.4% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Nursing assistants$34,870$39,840$44,350
Emergency medical technicians$31,410$38,930$44,000
Electricians$39,940$62,000$79,310
Phlebotomists$35,800$40,630$44,860
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters$43,860$61,900$77,440
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$30,460$46,570$62,400
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers$44,320$60,620$68,460
Pharmacy technicians$37,860$48,140$52,570
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$43,850$58,380$66,870
Medical assistants$35,890$45,360$48,170
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$37,480$63,230$74,580
HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers$37,570$58,730$71,960
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists$46,970$64,350$74,930
Machinists$43,160$61,280$74,390
Chefs and head cooks$27,940$59,060$75,830

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Utah (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, under 300 hours 101 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, under 300 hours 82 not reported not reported not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 300–899 hours 81 not reported not reported not reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Certificate, under 300 hours 62 not reported not reported not reported
Ground Transportation Certificate, under 300 hours 43 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 41 $26,704 $27,126 not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 33 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 32 $26,704 $27,126 not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 32 $40,929 not reported not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 31 not reported not reported not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 300–899 hours 30 not reported not reported not reported
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 28 not reported not reported not reported
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services Certificate, under 300 hours 26 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 21 $40,929 not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 20 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 14 $40,929 not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 1–2 years 13 not reported not reported not reported

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

Dixie Technical College is a public trade and career-training campus in Saint George, Utah. It participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning students can apply for FAFSA-based aid to help cover costs. The college holds accreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Council on Occupational Education. Its most-completed programs are CNA classes, EMT and paramedic training, and electrician schools, drawn from a broader list of 17 program families that includes welding, HVAC, plumbing, diesel mechanics, CDL training, and culinary arts.

Among the numbers reported for this campus: the completion rate is 76.9%, which is near the state average of 77.4%. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $31,051. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data, and annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 13.4% of students receive Pell Grants, which can indicate the share of lower-income students enrolled.

With 690 trade completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 1,144, and a locale described as a midsize city, this campus appears to serve a mix of short career-certificate programs and longer occupational training tracks. Whether a given program suits an adult career changer depends on program length and schedule, which are not detailed here; prospective students should contact the school directly. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, check with the listed accreditors and review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard entry for this school.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Dixie Technical College offers 17 program families, most notably CNA classes, EMT and paramedic training, and electrician schools, along with programs like welding, HVAC, plumbing, diesel mechanics, CDL training, and culinary arts.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes. The college is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Council on Occupational Education.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can apply for FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 76.9%, which is near the Utah state average of 77.4%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (435) 674-8400 or check the College Scorecard for updates.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $31,051.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for current tuition figures.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Dixie Technical College is a public institution, which often means lower tuition and eligibility for state-supported funding compared with for-profit schools.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported in the available data; contact the school at (435) 674-8400 or visit its website for specifics on program duration.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can confirm accreditation with the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Council on Occupational Education, and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at the provided link.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The data does not specify schedules or program formats needed to assess fit for career changers; prospective students should contact the school directly to discuss options.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing and certification requirements are not detailed in the available data; contact the school for program-specific licensing information.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Dixie Technical College at (435) 674-8400 or visit https://www.dixietech.edu/ for application details.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates and earnings across institutions.

Other trade and career schools in Saint George, UT

See all trade and career schools in Utah or search by ZIP code.

Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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