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The small sample size here demands caution, but the earnings trajectory is troubling enough to warrant concern. Graduates start at $28,640—slightly above the national median but notably below Utah's typical $32,132 for this certificate. Then earnings drop 11% by year four, leaving graduates earning less than they did fresh out of the program. While this could reflect the small dataset, it's worth noting that Utah's top-performing technical colleges consistently place graduates at $32,000+, about $6,000 more than where Provo College graduates end up after four years.

The debt burden of $12,017 is manageable in absolute terms—you could pay that off in reasonable time even at these earning levels. But when your income is declining rather than growing, that calculation gets harder. The program ranks in just the 40th percentile among Utah options, meaning six out of ten comparable programs in the state deliver better outcomes. Given that students can attend Bridgerland or Davis Technical College and likely earn $7,000-$8,000 more annually, the value proposition is unclear unless there are specific geographic or scheduling considerations that make Provo College uniquely accessible. Before committing, demand updated placement data with a larger graduate sample and compare seriously with the state's technical college system.