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Utah Tech University
Saint George, Utah · Public university · Training programs available:
Address: 225 S University Avenue, Saint George, UT 84770 · Phone: (435) 652-7500 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Utah Tech University is a public trade and career school in Saint George, Utah, offering CNA classes, EMT and paramedic training, and phlebotomy classes, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
The state average completion rate is 77.4%, though this campus's own rate is not reported; per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt is $15,000 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $44,570.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Utah Tech University; federal financial aid can be used here, and about 22.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing assistants | $34,870 | $39,840 | $44,350 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $31,410 | $38,930 | $44,000 |
| Phlebotomists | $35,800 | $40,630 | $44,860 |
| Medical assistants | $35,890 | $45,360 | $48,170 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $48,150 | $81,000 | $98,760 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 185 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 27 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 22 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 13 | $34,592 | $37,748 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 11 | $44,084 | not reported | $17,169 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 9 | $44,084 | not reported | $17,169 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 6 | $44,084 | not reported | $17,169 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 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 Tech University is a public university in Saint George, Utah, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities along with several program-specific accreditors including bodies for nursing, dental, physical therapy, and radiologic technology. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this campus. Among its trade and career-training offerings, the school awards the most completions in CNA classes (185), EMT and paramedic training (29), and phlebotomy classes (27), drawing from a broader set of program families that include medical assistant and radiology and surgical tech programs.
Looking at the numbers reported for this campus: the state average completion rate is 77.4%, though this campus's own completion rate and how it compares to that average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $15,000, and median earnings ten years after entry are $44,570. About 22.1% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus fits students pursuing shorter, credential-focused trade programs like CNA or EMT training as well as those in longer allied-health tracks tied to its accredited programs; whether it suits adult career-changers specifically is not reported for this campus in federal data. To verify accreditation status and outcomes yourself, check the listed accreditors and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard entry for this school before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Utah Tech University offers programs including CNA classes, EMT and paramedic training, phlebotomy classes, medical assistant programs, radiology tech programs, and surgical tech programs. The top programs by completions are CNA classes (185), EMT and paramedic training (29), and phlebotomy classes (27).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Accreditors include the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
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 use FAFSA and Pell Grants here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's own 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 carry a median debt of $15,000, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are $44,570, 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) 652-7500 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Utah Tech University is a public institution, which typically means state-supported funding and often lower tuition costs compared to for-profit schools, though specific tuition figures are not reported here.
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 through the listed accreditors, including the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?230171.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Whether this school suits adult career-changers specifically is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to discuss program formats and schedules.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing or certification requirements after completing a program are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for guidance on licensure pathways.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Utah Tech University at (435) 652-7500 or visit its website at https://utahtech.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools offering the same trade programs is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare specific outcomes.
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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.