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Utah State University
Logan, Utah · Public university · Training programs available:
Address: Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322 · Phone: (435) 797-1000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Utah State University is a public trade and career school in Logan, UT offering CDL/truck driving, welding, and LPN programs, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the state average completion rate is 77.4%; this campus's own completion rate is not reported. Median graduate debt is $14,340 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $54,022.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Utah State University; contact the school for current tuition. The school participates in Title IV federal aid, and about 25.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers | $44,320 | $60,620 | $68,460 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $43,850 | $58,380 | $66,870 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $37,480 | $63,230 | $74,580 |
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | $46,210 | $70,160 | $80,390 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators | $47,420 | $60,740 | $65,430 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $21,810 | $35,140 | $51,130 |
| Construction laborers | $34,890 | $46,550 | $55,250 |
| Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists | $46,970 | $64,350 | $74,930 |
| Medical assistants | $35,890 | $45,360 | $48,170 |
| Electricians | $39,940 | $62,000 | $79,310 |
| Phlebotomists | $35,800 | $40,630 | $44,860 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $20,410 | $28,820 | $38,940 |
| Nursing assistants | $34,870 | $39,840 | $44,350 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $30,460 | $46,570 | $62,400 |
| Surgical technologists | $45,760 | $62,720 | $76,950 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 62 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 25 | not reported | not reported | $9,906 |
| Ground Transportation | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 18 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 18 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 4 | not reported | not reported | $9,906 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 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.
About this school
Utah State University is a public university located in Logan, Utah, in a small-city setting. The school participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA, loans, and Pell Grants to help cover costs. USU holds accreditation through multiple bodies depending on program area, including the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited. Among its trade and career-focused offerings, the most commonly awarded programs are CDL / truck driving training (62 completions), welding (25), and LPN/LVN nursing programs (25), drawn from a total of 20 program families tracked for this campus.
In terms of outcomes, the state average completion percentage for comparable programs is 77.4%, though this campus's own completion rate and how it compares to that state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $14,340, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $54,022. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 25.8% of students receive Pell Grants, a rough indicator of the share of lower-income students enrolled. Total undergraduate enrollment is 20,272, with 223 trade program completers counted in the data.
This campus may suit students interested in either short, skills-focused trade certificates (like CDL training) or longer associate/degree-track programs (like LPN), though specific program lengths are not detailed in this data. Career changers should confirm program schedules and format directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and outcome figures independently, check the listed accreditors and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Utah State University offers programs across 20 tracked families, with the most completions in CDL/truck driving (62), welding (25), and LPN/LVN nursing (25).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, USU is accredited, with multiple accreditors covering different programs, including the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and program-specific bodies like 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 aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA, loans, and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's completion rate is not reported in federal data. The state average completion rate for comparable programs is 77.4%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is reported at $14,340.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $54,022.
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) 797-1000 or visit usu.edu for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Utah State University is a public institution, which often means lower in-state tuition and different funding structures than private for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in this data; contact the school directly to ask about specific program durations.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status through the listed accreditors and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?230728.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program formats or schedules, so fit for career changers cannot be confirmed from this data alone; contact the school to ask about flexible or short-term options like CDL training.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Utah State University at (435) 797-1000 or through its website at https://www.usu.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This data does not include comparative information on other nearby schools; use the College Scorecard to look up similar institutions in Utah.
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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.