Key Highlights:
- In the 2025 academic year, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ awarded 1,813 certificates across 32 high-wage, high-demand programs, a 35% increase.
- Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s overall headcount grew to 7,558 students, a 14% increase.
- At Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ, programs are affordable, flexible, and fast with completion in as little as three months.
- High ROI with Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s 2025 graduates earning over $157 million in starting wages.
- Top non-apprenticeship certificates awarded: Nursing Assistant, Real Estate, Manufacturing Technician, Electrical Trades Preparation, and Cosmetology.
OGDEN, UT – Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ (Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ) finished the 2025 academic year with a significant increase in program enrollment and completions, highlighting Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s continued growth and the college’s vital role in supporting the state’s economy.
Overall headcount at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ reached 7,558 students—an increase of 14 percent compared to last year. Additionally, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ awarded 1,813 certificates in 32 high-wage, high-demand programs—a 35 percent increase in completions. Through the support of expert faculty and employer partnerships, these completers graduated with a 98 percent job placement rate in their field of study.
“̹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ is proud of the significant impact our graduates make in building prosperity for themselves, their families, area employers, and the entire State of Utah,â€� said James R. Taggart, President of Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ. “Because our students graduate debt-free, they have an immediate impact on the economy while working in high-demand career fields.â€�

The total starting wages of this year’s graduates is over $157 million—an incredible return on investment for students and for the state. Programs at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ can be completed in a year or less, and many in just three months, allowing graduates to quickly start employment, earn excellent wages, and fill workforce demands in high-growth industries like healthcare, manufacturing, and computer technology.
Top non-apprenticeship certificates completed include Nursing Assistant, Real Estate, Manufacturing Technician, Electrical Trades Preparation, and Cosmetology.
For more information about Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ programs, visit otech.edu.