Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians at Davis Technical College

A debt load around $10,000 for a technical certificate is manageable territory, especially when peer programs nationally suggest first-year earnings in the mid-$40,000s. That debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.24 means graduates from similar industrial production programs typically earn enough in their first year to cover nearly four times their loan balance—a solid foundation for quick repayment.

The challenge here is uncertainty. With only four programs statewide and no reported outcomes from any Utah institution, we're working entirely from national benchmarks. Industrial production roles vary significantly by regional industry—what works in manufacturing-heavy states may look different in Utah's economy. The national 75th percentile at $54,000 shows there's meaningful variation in outcomes, and without local data, it's impossible to know where Davis Technical College's graduates land in that range.

For parents, this comes down to employment prospects in your area. The debt picture from comparable programs suggests low financial risk, but you'll need to independently verify that industrial production jobs exist nearby and that employers recognize this credential. Talk to local manufacturers about their hiring needs and whether they've hired from Davis Technical before. The numbers from peer programs suggest reasonable value, but you're making this decision without the school-specific data that would confirm it.