Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc

www.uti.edu

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $29,129
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    1,957
    100% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    70.4%
    663 Graduates

    About

    Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc is a higher education institution located in Maricopa County, AZ. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc were Automobile Mechanics Technology (647 degrees awarded) and Diesel Mechanics Technology (172 degrees).

    In 2024, 1,084 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc. 5.81% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 94.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (417 degrees), 1.02 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (407 degrees).

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $29,129.

    In 2024, 69% of undergraduate students attending Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $29,129
    2024 Value
    16%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,129. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc grew by 16%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    69%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    58%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    69% of undergraduate students at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 4.17% with respect to 2023, when 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

    This chart compares the average award discount at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc (in red) with that of other similar universities.

    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Enrollment

    Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc had a total enrollment of 1,957 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc is 1,957 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc, both undergraduate and graduate, is 36.6% Hispanic or Latino, 33% White, 13.2% Two or More Races, 5.11% Black or African American, 4.45% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.86% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 2.71% Asian.

    Students enrolled at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (34.4%), followed by White Male (32.4%) and Two or More Races Male (11.1%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,957 students. The full-time enrollment at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc is 1,957 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    83%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc was 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      717 enrolled students
    2. White
      645 enrolled students
    3. Two or More Races
      259 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc is 36.6% Hispanic or Latino, 33% White, 13.2% Two or More Races, 5.11% Black or African American, 4.45% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.86% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 2.71% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 958 fewer women than men received degrees from Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc is white (417 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (407 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc is Automobile Mechanics Technology (647 degrees awarded), followed by Diesel Mechanics Technology (172 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (909 degrees awarded) and Precision Production (175 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Aircraft mechanics & service technicians
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc are Aircraft mechanics & service technicians (1,062 people), Welding, soldering, & brazing workers (863 people), Automotive service technicians & mechanics (831 people), Other managers (751 people), and Software developers (605 people).

    The most specialized majors at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc in 2024 are Mechanical Technologies (909 degrees awarded) and Precision Production (175 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Electrical & electronics engineers
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc are Electrical & electronics engineers, Industrial production managers, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Chief executives & legislators, and Computer & information systems managers

    The most specialized majors at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc are Mechanical Technologies (909 degrees awarded) and Precision Production (175 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Construction
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc are Construction (1,646 people), Automotive repair & maintenance (1,077 people), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (894 people), Air transportation (689 people), and Services incidental to transportation (570 people).

    The most specialized majors at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc are Mechanical Technologies (909 degrees awarded) and Precision Production (175 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Welding Technology
      175 degrees awarded
    2. Diesel Mechanics Technology
      90 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc was Welding Technology with 175 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    1,021
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    63
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 1,021 degrees were awarded to men at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc, which is 16.2 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (63).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 612 degrees were awarded to men at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc in Automobile Mechanics Technology, which is 17.5 times more than the 35 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 35 degrees were awarded to men at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc in Automobile Mechanics Technology, which is 0.0572 times less than the 612 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    24%
    100% Completion Time
    63%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 24% of students graduating from Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 65% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      417 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      407 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      112 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc is white (417 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (407 degrees).

    2.49% of degree recipients (27 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      1,046 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      849 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      701 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc is white male (1,046 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (849 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc had a total salary expenditure of 39.6M. Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc employs 55 No academic ranks. Most academics at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc are Male No academic rank (54), and Female No academic rank (1).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc are: Business and Financial Operations, with 25 employees, Management, with 12 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $11.5M
    2024 Salaries
    0.867%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc paid a median of $11.5M in salaries, which represents 29% of their overall expenditure ($39.6M) and a 0.867% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.51% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 7.59% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $4.02M
    Instructional Salaries
    55
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc paid a total of $4.02M to 55 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.9% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc were Business and Financial Operations with 25 employees, Management with 12 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

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