Rebecca Farraway Owner and CEO | Zion Massage College
Rebecca Farraway Owner and CEO | Zion Massage College
Data shows that students paid $9,009 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $345 more than the previous school year.
Among the five institutions in the county, Paul Mitchell the School-St. George stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $14,187. Evans Hairstyling College-St George followed with an average of $14,000 per year. Dixie Technical College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $1,779.
At the time, a total of $13.6 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Washington County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $3.1 million.
Currently there are five higher education institutions in Washington County, including Dixie Technical College, Paul Mitchell the School-St. George, and Zion Massage College.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Institution | Number of Students Receiving Grants | Total Amount of Grants Received | Average Amount of Grant Per Student | Number of Students Receiving Loans | Total Amount of Loans Received | Average Amount of Loans Per Student |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Mitchell the School-St. George | 21 | $107,746 | $5,131 | 15 | $96,107 | $6,407 |
| Utah Tech University | 1,956 | $13,028,612 | $6,661 | 531 | $2,884,459 | $5,432 |
| Dixie Technical College | 65 | $279,105 | $4,294 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Zion Massage College | 19 | $100,702 | $5,300 | 21 | $106,843 | $5,088 |
| Evans Hairstyling College-St George | 15 | $41,552 | $2,770 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
Alerts Sign-up