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Weber State University

Ogden, Utah · Public university

Radiology & sonography programsEMT & paramedic trainingDental hygiene programsMedical billing & coding programsAuto mechanic schoolsDiesel mechanic schools
not reportedcompletion rate · Utah avg 77%
$15,113median debt of graduates
$47,061median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$56,287median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation | National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (Accredited)
Address: 3848 Harrison Blvd., Ogden, UT 84408 · Phone: (801) 626-6000 · 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.

Weber State University is a public trade and career school in Ogden, Utah, offering radiology and sonography, EMT and paramedic, and dental hygiene programs, accredited by ACEN, CODA, NCATE, and NWCCU.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt at Weber State University is $15,113 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $56,287; the campus's own completion rate versus the state average of 77.4% is not reported.

Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Weber State University; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid (FAFSA/Pell) can be used, and about 16.5% of students receive Pell Grants.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Radiologic technologists and technicians$48,150$81,000$98,760
Emergency medical technicians$31,410$38,930$44,000
Dental hygienists$78,830$91,120$95,490
Medical records specialists$35,720$52,870$65,360
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

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
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 129 $42,214 $41,565 $13,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 31 not reported not reported not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Associate degree 29 not reported not reported $21,366
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 28 not reported not reported not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 16 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 15 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 13 $42,214 $41,565 $13,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate degree 8 not reported $42,682 $14,625
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 2 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

Weber State University is a public university in Ogden, Utah, that also operates a set of accredited trade and career-training programs. The school participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), so eligible students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for these programs. Its accreditors include the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation, the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, and the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. The largest trade program areas by completions are radiology and sonography programs (157 completers), EMT and paramedic training (44 completers), and dental hygiene programs (29 completers), out of 271 total trade completers.

The state average completion rate for comparable programs is 77.4%, though this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to that state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt for graduates is $15,113, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $56,287, per federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 16.5% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting a modest share of lower-income students in the broader student body.

Given the mix of shorter clinical/technical programs (radiology, EMT, dental hygiene) alongside a large general undergraduate enrollment of 16,360, this campus can suit both traditional students and career changers seeking allied-health or technical credentials, though specific program lengths are not reported here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the listed accreditors and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Weber State University's trade offerings include radiology and sonography programs, EMT and paramedic training, and dental hygiene programs, among nine total program families listed, including auto and diesel mechanic training and medical billing and coding.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited. Accreditors include the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation, the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, and the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

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

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so eligible 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?

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

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt for graduates is $15,113, according to federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $56,287, per federal data.

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) 626-6000 or visit weber.edu for current tuition figures.

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

Weber State University is a public institution, which typically means lower published tuition rates for state residents and eligibility for state-funded aid programs, though these specifics are not detailed in this data.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

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 and review federal outcome data directly at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?230782.

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

The data does not report program schedules or formats, so fit for adult career-changers cannot be confirmed from this listing; contact the school to ask about program formats and timelines.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Weber State University at (801) 626-6000 or through its website, weber.edu.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this listing; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.

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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