Southwest Technical College

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Accredited

Council on Occupational Education

Open

Enrollment

$2,985

Avg. Tuition

864

Total Students

Small Town

Cedar City, UT

Founded 2000

Two-building main campus in Cedar City

About Southwest Technical College

Southwest Technical College is a public technical college in Cedar City, Utah, providing competency-based, employer-driven education. It serves Iron, Beaver, Garfield, and Kane counties with hands-on training in high-demand fields like healthcare, manufacturing, and transportation.

Trade Programs Available

WeldingElectricianPlumbingAutomotive TechnicianMedical AssistantCdl TrainingCulinaryPharmacy TechnicianIt Networking

Programs Offered

Welding Technology

Certificate

Duration: 10-15 months
Tuition: $2,985

Medical Clinical Assistant

Certificate

Duration: 15-16 months
Tuition: $3,913

Automotive Technician

Certificate

Duration: 11-22 months
Tuition: $5,495

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Certificate

Duration: 1 month
Tuition: $2,700

Practical Nursing

Certificate

Duration: 8 months
Tuition: $4,719

Learning Format

Student-to-Instructor Ratio
6:1
Hands-On Training
70%
Start Dates
Monthly
Externship
Included

Schedule Options

Day Classes Evening Classes Online Available Hybrid Available

Admissions

Open

Enrollment

16+

Minimum Age

$40

Application Fee

Admission Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED (for financial aid)
  • CASAS Assessment
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Cost & Financial Aid

Average Tuition $2,985
Books & Supplies $500
Equipment Fees $300
Estimated Total $3,785

Financial Aid Options

Financial Aid Available GI Bill Accepted WIA Approved Payment Plans

Available Scholarships

  • OutdoorStack Scholarship
  • Opportunity Scholarship
  • Empower U

Graduate Outcomes

95%

Graduation Rate

77%

Job Placement Rate

100%

Licensure Pass Rate

Salary Information

$36,427

Average Starting Salary

Top Employers

Intermountain HealthcareSouthern Utah UniversityIron County School DistrictMetalcraft Technologies

Student Services

Job Placement Assistance Career Services Tutoring Available

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