Universal Technical Institute-Southern California

Private for-profit two-year college in Long Beach, CA that costs an average of $31,974 a year after financial aid and graduates 68% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$31,974
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
68%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$62,466

Private for-profitLarge city1,701 undergraduates

Cost of Universal Technical Institute-Southern California

Total cost of attendance (per year)$37,467
Average net price after aid$31,974

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$30,649
$30,001–48,000$30,630
$48,001–75,000$31,934
$75,001–110,000$35,701
$110,001+$36,809

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Universal Technical Institute-Southern California's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate68%
First-year retention83%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$55,688
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$62,466
Rank in California (earnings)6th of 125 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$12,000
Typical monthly loan payment$136 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants66%
Students with federal loans59%

Majors and programs at Universal Technical Institute-Southern California

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians345$46,664$13,756
Precision Metal Working357$45,023$6,855
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)———

Associate's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians886$47,922$14,253

Similar colleges in California

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Smith Chason CollegeLos Angeles$35,227—$60,886
Career Networks InstituteSanta Ana$57,145—$54,373
Laurus CollegeSan Luis Obispo$26,056—$40,324
Universal Technical Institute of California IncRancho Cucamonga$28,050—$62,466
Glendale Career CollegeGlendale$52,725—$46,721
Universal Technical Institute of Northern California IncSacramento$31,551—$53,540
Asher CollegeSacramento$20,632—$47,699
National Polytechnic CollegeLakewood$35,305—$36,845

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About Universal Technical Institute-Southern California

TypePrivate for-profit two-year college
LocationLong Beach, CA
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates1,701
Student-to-faculty ratio46 to 1
AccreditorAccrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Websiteuti.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Universal Technical Institute-Southern California cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $37,467 a year. After grants and scholarships the average student pays $31,974 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $30,649.

How much do Universal Technical Institute-Southern California graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $62,466 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 6th of 125 similar colleges in California.

What is Universal Technical Institute-Southern California's graduation rate?

68% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 83% of first-year students return for a second year.