Real Estate at Ogden-Weber Technical College

The $28,434 first-year salary for Ogden-Weber's real estate certificate sits about $6,200 below the national median, which explains its 5th percentile ranking nationally. But here's the wrinkle: among Utah's two real estate certificate programs, this one actually reaches the 60th percentile for earnings. The state benchmark data shows Utah's median for these programs matches Ogden-Weber's numbers exactly, suggesting real estate certificate holders in Utah face a tougher market than their counterparts elsewhere. Whether that reflects regional wage differences or the nature of entry-level real estate work in Utah isn't clear from the data alone.

The manageable debt load of $12,000 offers some protection against the modest earnings. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.42, graduates should be able to handle loan payments even on this salary—that's roughly five months of gross income, which is reasonable for a certificate program. The real question is trajectory: real estate is typically a commission-based field where earnings can grow substantially with experience and client relationships, but certificate programs don't always lead to the same career paths as four-year degrees.

For parents considering this program, recognize you're looking at below-average starting pay that requires additional licensing and hustle to translate into decent income. If your student is committed to real estate in Utah and wants the fastest entry point, the low debt makes this a defensible choice—just understand they'll need to build their career aggressively from this foundation.