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Snow College

Ephraim, Utah · Public college

CNA classesAuto mechanic schoolsDiesel mechanic schoolsCosmetology schoolsDental hygiene programsCNC & machining programsNail technician schoolsHVAC schools
not reportedcompletion rate · Utah avg 77%
$7,000median debt of graduates
$34,587median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$41,022median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (Accredited)
Address: 150 E College Ave, Ephraim, UT 84627 · Phone: (435) 283-7000 · 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.

Snow College is a public trade school in Ephraim, Utah, offering CNA classes, auto mechanic, and diesel mechanic programs, accredited by NWCCU and ACEN.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Snow College graduates carry a median debt of $7,000 and earn a median of $41,022 ten years after entry; the campus completion rate is not reported, though the state average is 77.4%.

Cost of attendance is not reported for Snow College in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and 22.7% of students receive Pell Grants.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Nursing assistants$34,870$39,840$44,350
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$30,460$46,570$62,400
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists$46,970$64,350$74,930
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$21,810$35,140$51,130
Dental hygienists$78,830$91,120$95,490
Machinists$43,160$61,280$74,390
Manicurists and pedicurists$20,410$28,820$38,940
HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers$37,570$58,730$71,960

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 104 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 51 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 33 not reported not reported not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Associate degree 24 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, under 300 hours 19 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 19 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 15 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 7 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Associate degree 5 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 3 not reported not reported not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 300–899 hours 1 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Associate degree 1 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

Snow College is a public trade and career school in Ephraim, Utah, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this campus. Among its 12 program families, the most-awarded trade programs are CNA classes (104 completers), auto mechanic schools (51 completers), and diesel mechanic schools (36 completers), reflecting a strong focus on healthcare support and automotive/diesel technical training.

Federal data shows 282 trade program completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 3,549. The state average completion rate is 77.4%, though this campus's own completion rate and how it compares to that average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $7,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $41,022. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 22.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income enrollment.

This campus, located in a remote town setting, offers a mix of short certificate-style programs (CNA, cosmetology, nail tech) and longer technical programs (diesel mechanic, CNC machining, dental hygiene), which may suit both quick career entry and more in-depth technical training; specific program lengths and adult-learner accommodations are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and detailed outcomes directly through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard or by contacting the school at (435) 283-7000 or via www.snow.edu.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Snow College offers 12 program families, with the most completers in CNA classes (104), auto mechanic schools (51), and diesel mechanic schools (36). Other program families include cosmetology, dental hygiene, CNC machining, nail tech, and HVAC.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, Snow College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

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

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.

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

The campus-specific completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is 77.4%, but a direct comparison is not reported.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates of Snow College carry a median debt of $7,000, per federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $41,022, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

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 (435) 283-7000 or visit www.snow.edu for current tuition figures.

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

Snow College is a public school, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state as well as federal funding streams.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.

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

You can verify accreditation and review outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?230597, or contact the school directly.

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

Licensing and certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or your state's licensing board for program-specific requirements.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Snow College at (435) 283-7000 or through its website at https://www.snow.edu/ for application information.

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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