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Southern Utah University
Cedar City, Utah · Public university · Training programs available:
Address: 351 West University Blvd, Cedar City, UT 84720 · Phone: (435) 586-7700 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Southern Utah University is a public trade and career school in Cedar City, UT offering aviation maintenance (A&P) programs, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of Southern Utah University carry a median debt of $12,500 and earn a median of $50,296 ten years after entry; completion rate for this campus is not reported.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and about 24.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | $46,210 | $70,160 | $80,390 |
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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 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.
About this school
Southern Utah University is a public university in Cedar City, Utah, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities along with several program-specific accreditors including the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this school. Among its trade and career offerings, the campus is best known in federal data for its aviation maintenance (A&P) program, which graduated 13 completers.
Federal completion rate for this campus is not reported in federal data, though the state average completion rate in Utah is 77.4%, and the comparison of this campus to that state average is not reported. Graduates carry a median debt of $12,500, and median earnings ten years after entry are $50,296. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 24.9% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting a meaningful share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus, located in a remote-town setting with total undergraduate enrollment of 9,289, offers a small aviation maintenance program alongside its broader four-year degree offerings. Whether this fits a short-program career changer or a traditional degree-seeking student is not fully clear from the data, since specific program lengths are not reported. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and review current outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Southern Utah University's federal data highlights an aviation maintenance (A&P) program, with 13 completers reported. Other program families are not detailed beyond this in the provided data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited, with institutional accreditation from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. It also holds specialized accreditation from bodies including the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate for this specific campus is not reported in federal data. The state average completion rate in Utah is 77.4%, but a direct comparison for this campus is not reported.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $12,500, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $50,296, 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 directly at (435) 586-7700 or visit https://www.suu.edu/ for current tuition information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Southern Utah University is a public institution. Public control often means lower in-state tuition and different accountability structures compared to for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school to confirm the duration of its aviation maintenance program.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and review official outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?230603.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Whether this fits an adult career changer is not reported for this campus in federal data, since program length and schedule details are not specified. Contact the school directly to discuss fit for your situation.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (435) 586-7700 to ask about certification pathways for its aviation maintenance program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Southern Utah University at (435) 586-7700 or visit https://www.suu.edu/ for admissions information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in this listing. Use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?230603 to compare outcomes across schools.
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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.