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Mountainland Technical College

Lehi, Utah · Public technical college · Training programs available:

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84%completion rate · Utah avg 77%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
$35,486median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$31,963median 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: 2301 West Ashton Blvd., Lehi, UT 84043 · Phone: (801) 753-4100 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Jun 2025 · Warning · Council on Occupational Education; Dec 2024 · Renewal of Accreditation. 2 sanction actions in the window.
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.

Mountainland Technical College is a public trade school in Lehi, Utah, offering CNA classes, EMT & paramedic training, and cosmetology programs, accredited by ACEN and the Council on Occupational Education.

Mountainland Technical College reports an 84.0% completion rate, above the Utah state average of 77.4%, and median graduate earnings of $31,963 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Mountainland Technical College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used, with 8.6% of students receiving Pell.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Mountainland Technica… Mountainland Technica…: 84% 84% 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
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$21,810$35,140$51,130
Medical assistants$35,890$45,360$48,170
Phlebotomists$35,800$40,630$44,860
Pharmacy technicians$37,860$48,140$52,570
Dental assistants$35,380$37,760$45,770
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$43,850$58,380$66,870
Manicurists and pedicurists$20,410$28,820$38,940
Electricians$39,940$62,000$79,310
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers$44,320$60,620$68,460
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters$43,860$61,900$77,440
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists$46,970$64,350$74,930
Chefs and head cooks$27,940$59,060$75,830
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$37,480$63,230$74,580
Surgical technologists$45,760$62,720$76,950
Medical records specialists$35,720$52,870$65,360
Machinists$43,160$61,280$74,390
HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers$37,570$58,730$71,960
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$30,460$46,570$62,400
Radiologic technologists and technicians$48,150$81,000$98,760
Construction laborers$34,890$46,550$55,250

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 371 not reported $27,439 not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, under 300 hours 176 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 163 $16,747 not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 162 $20,886 $24,035 not reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Certificate, under 300 hours 162 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 120 $20,886 $24,035 not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 112 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 74 $16,747 not reported not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 300–899 hours 59 not reported not reported not reported
Ground Transportation Certificate, under 300 hours 51 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 48 $39,945 $33,993 not reported
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 39 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 38 not reported not reported not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 35 not reported $27,439 not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, under 300 hours 31 $20,886 $24,035 not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 29 not reported $20,530 not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, under 300 hours 26 $39,945 $33,993 not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 21 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 19 $39,945 $33,993 not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 300–899 hours 17 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 12 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 10 not reported not reported not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 1–2 years 10 not reported $22,087 not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 9 not reported $20,530 not reported
Carpenters Certificate, 300–899 hours 8 not reported not reported not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 7 not reported $22,087 not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 6 $39,945 $33,993 not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 2 $16,747 not reported not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 1–2 years 2 not reported $22,087 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

Mountainland Technical College is a public trade and career training campus in Lehi, Utah. It participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning students may use FAFSA-based aid to help cover costs. The school is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Council on Occupational Education. Among its 29 program offerings, the most-completed are CNA classes, EMT & paramedic training, and cosmetology, alongside programs in welding, HVAC, electrician training, dental assisting, and other skilled trades.

Mountainland Technical College reports a completion rate of 84.0%, which is above the Utah state average of 77.4%. Median earnings of graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $31,963. About 8.6% of students receive Pell Grants. Median debt of graduates and annual cost of attendance are not reported for this campus in federal data.

With a strong concentration in short, career-focused certificate programs like CNA, EMT, and cosmetology, this campus may suit students seeking direct entry into a hands-on trade rather than a multi-year degree path; whether it fits adult career-changers specifically is not detailed in the available data. Prospective students should verify current program lengths, tuition, and licensing requirements directly with the school by phone at (801) 753-4100 or online at mtec.edu, and can review official outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Mountainland Technical College offers 29 programs, with the most-completed being CNA classes, EMT & paramedic training, and cosmetology. It also offers programs in welding, HVAC, electrician training, dental assisting, plumbing, and other trade fields.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, Mountainland Technical 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, the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use 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 84.0%, which is above the Utah state average of 77.4%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard for updated figures.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings of graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $31,963.

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 at (801) 753-4100 or visit mtec.edu for current tuition information.

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

Mountainland Technical College is a public institution, which often means lower tuition and eligibility for state-supported programs compared to for-profit schools.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Specific program lengths are not reported in the available data. Contact the school directly to confirm program duration for a given trade.

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

You can verify accreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing or the Council on Occupational Education, and review official outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?448248.

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

The data does not specifically address adult career-changer fit, but the school's focus on shorter, career-focused certificate programs like CNA and EMT training may appeal to students seeking direct entry into a trade.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can contact Mountainland Technical College at (801) 753-4100 or visit their website at https://mtec.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 in the available federal data; consult the College Scorecard for side-by-side comparisons.

Other trade and career schools in Lehi, UT

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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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