What do Southwest Technical College graduates earn?

Southwest Technical College graduates report median earnings of $30,643 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

Where do Southwest Technical College graduates work?

Among the most recent graduate cohort tracked by Census PSEO, the top industry one year after completion is Health Care and Social Assistance at 27% of graduates.

What share of Southwest Technical College graduates are found employed?

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Cedar City, UT · Public · Less than 2-year

Southwest Technical College is a public, less-than-two-year institution in Cedar City, Utah (small town). It awarded 538 certificates in 2024, most often in truck and bus driver instructor, emergency medical technology and nursing assistant patient care assistant.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$30,643

Median earnings 4 years after

$40,193

Median earnings 10 years after

$35,507

Completion rate

95%

Completions (2024)

538

Students (undergrad)

540

Median earnings after completing, by program

Program	Credential	Median earnings, 1yr	Median earnings, 4yr	Graduates counted
Precision Metal Working	Undergraduate certificate	$35,838	$42,591	20
Animal Sciences	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Programming	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Culinary Arts and Related Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Fire Protection	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ground Transportation	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	$32,292	N/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
Program	Award level	Awards
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor	Certificate under 12 weeks	108
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	Certificate under 12 weeks	101
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide	Certificate under 12 weeks	61
Welding Technology/Welder	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	54
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist	Certificate under 12 weeks	35
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	35
Fire Science/Fire-fighting	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	33
Computer Programming/Programmer, General	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	24
Medical/Clinical Assistant	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	18
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	15

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

Industry	Share of graduates	Graduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance	27%	442
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting	14%	219
Transportation and Warehousing	11%	172
Retail Trade	9%	138
Accommodation and Food Services	6%	98
Construction	6%	97
Manufacturing	6%	96
Public Administration	5%	74

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Sources: federal figures for Southwest Technical College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Utah. Counts under 10 are not published.

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