Universal Technical Institute of California Inc

www.uti.edu

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $25,585
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    1,553
    100% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    72.2%
    556 Graduates

    About

    Universal Technical Institute of California Inc is a higher education institution located in San Bernardino County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Universal Technical Institute of California Inc were Automobile Mechanics Technology (539 degrees awarded).

    In 2024, 848 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Universal Technical Institute of California Inc. 4.01% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 96% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (552 degrees), 4.68 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (118 degrees).

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,585.

    In 2024, 76% of undergraduate students attending Universal Technical Institute of California Inc received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $25,585
    2024 Value
    13.5%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Universal Technical Institute of California Inc had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,585. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Universal Technical Institute of California Inc grew by 13.5%.

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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

    76%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    67%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    76% of undergraduate students at Universal Technical Institute of California Inc received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 6.17% with respect to 2023, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

    This chart compares the average award discount at Universal Technical Institute of California 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 California Inc had a total enrollment of 1,553 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Universal Technical Institute of California Inc is 1,553 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Universal Technical Institute of California Inc are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Universal Technical Institute of California Inc, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.9% Hispanic or Latino, 13.3% Two or More Races, 11.3% White, 5.02% Black or African American, 2.51% Asian, 0.966% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.322% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Universal Technical Institute of California Inc in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (61.6%), followed by Two or More Races Male (12.3%) and White Male (10.8%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Universal Technical Institute of California Inc in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,553 students. The full-time enrollment at Universal Technical Institute of California Inc is 1,553 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Universal Technical Institute of California Inc are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    85%
    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 California Inc was 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Universal Technical Institute of California 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
      992 enrolled students
    2. Two or More Races
      206 enrolled students
    3. White
      176 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Universal Technical Institute of California Inc is 63.9% Hispanic or Latino, 13.3% Two or More Races, 11.3% White, 5.02% Black or African American, 2.51% Asian, 0.966% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.322% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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, 780 fewer women than men received degrees from Universal Technical Institute of California Inc. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Universal Technical Institute of California Inc is hispanic or latino (552 degrees awarded). There were 4.68 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (118 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Universal Technical Institute of California Inc is Automobile Mechanics Technology (539 degrees awarded).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Universal Technical Institute of California Inc, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (678 degrees awarded), Precision Production (170 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (0 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Software developers
    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 California Inc are Software developers (33,942 people), Other managers (29,361 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (17,737 people), Mechanical engineers (12,018 people), and Industrial engineers, including health & safety (11,557 people).

    The most specialized majors at Universal Technical Institute of California Inc in 2024 are Mechanical Technologies (678 degrees awarded), Precision Production (170 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (0 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Cardiovascular technologists and technicians
    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 California Inc are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Actuaries, Physicians, Commercial and industrial designers, and Chief executives & legislators

    The most specialized majors at Universal Technical Institute of California Inc are Mechanical Technologies (678 degrees awarded), Precision Production (170 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (0 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Computer Systems Design
    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 California Inc are Computer Systems Design (43,417 people), Construction (30,392 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (16,892 people), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (15,236 people), and Electronic component & product manufacturing, n.e.c. (12,874 people).

    The most specialized majors at Universal Technical Institute of California Inc are Mechanical Technologies (678 degrees awarded), Precision Production (170 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (0 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 California Inc.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Welding Technology
      170 degrees awarded
    2. Diesel Mechanics Technology
      115 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Universal Technical Institute of California Inc was Welding Technology with 170 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    814
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    34
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 814 degrees were awarded to men at Universal Technical Institute of California Inc, which is 23.9 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (34).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 520 degrees were awarded to men at Universal Technical Institute of California Inc in Automobile Mechanics Technology, which is 27.4 times more than the 19 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 19 degrees were awarded to men at Universal Technical Institute of California Inc in Automobile Mechanics Technology, which is 0.0365 times less than the 520 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    24%
    100% Completion Time
    58%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 24% of students graduating from Universal Technical Institute of California Inc completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% 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. Hispanic or Latino
      552 degrees awarded
    2. White
      118 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      97 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Universal Technical Institute of California Inc is hispanic or latino (552 degrees awarded). There were 4.68 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (118 degrees).

    2% of degree recipients (17 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino Male
      664 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino Male
      595 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Male
      589 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Universal Technical Institute of California Inc is hispanic or latino male (664 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (595 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Universal Technical Institute of California Inc had a total salary expenditure of 31.4M. Universal Technical Institute of California Inc employs 36 No academic ranks. Most academics at Universal Technical Institute of California Inc are Male No academic rank (36), and Female No academic rank (0).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Universal Technical Institute of California Inc are: Business and Financial Operations, with 26 employees, Management, with 8 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 3 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $10.2M
    2024 Salaries
    1.27%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Universal Technical Institute of California Inc paid a median of $10.2M in salaries, which represents 32.3% of their overall expenditure ($31.4M) and a 1.27% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.93% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 8.1% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $2.85M
    Instructional Salaries
    36
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Universal Technical Institute of California Inc paid a total of $2.85M to 36 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.1% 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 California Inc were Business and Financial Operations with 26 employees, Management with 8 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 3 employees.

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