Does this school serve low-income students?

Yes, 62.6% of students receive Pell Grants.

What do vehicle repair graduates typically earn?

The median earnings two years after completion are reported at $35,686 for the certificate and $35,996 for the associate degree.

How many students finish their program?

The completion rate is reported at 68.2%.

Is this a public or private institution?

It is a private for-profit school.

How does student debt compare to the yearly cost?

The median student debt at completion is $13,124, which is lower than the average annual net price of $27,506.

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Universal Technical Institute-Southern California

Long Beach, California · private for-profit · mainly awards associate degrees · 1,701 students · WeldingMachining & CNCDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation Maintenance

Avg net price / yr

$27,506

cheaper than 4% of comparable schools

Completion rate

68.2%

Median debt at completion

$13,124

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$52,873

earns ~$1,922.2 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Universal Technical Institute-Southern California is a private for-profit school in Long Beach, CA that mainly awards associate degrees. It serves roughly 1,701 students with programs in vehicle repair and precision metal working.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is reported at $27,506, and the typical student leaves with $13,124 in median debt. About two-thirds of students complete their training, while 62.6% rely on Pell Grants. Graduates working in vehicle repair typically earn a median of $35,686 to $35,996 two years after finishing.

Net price is 259% above the California median ($7,653) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 38% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	$35,996
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	$35,686
Precision Metal Working	undergraduate certificate	not reported

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Questions students ask

Does this school serve low-income students?: Yes, 62.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What do vehicle repair graduates typically earn?: The median earnings two years after completion are reported at $35,686 for the certificate and $35,996 for the associate degree.
How many students finish their program?: The completion rate is reported at 68.2%.
Is this a public or private institution?: It is a private for-profit school.
How does student debt compare to the yearly cost?: The median student debt at completion is $13,124, which is lower than the average annual net price of $27,506.

Other options in California

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Allan Hancock College	Santa Maria	$5,383	25.7%	$42,786
American River College	Sacramento	$7,999	24.6%	$40,162
Antelope Valley Community College District	Lancaster	$3,860	29.1%	$36,526
Bakersfield College	Bakersfield	$14,621	25.9%	$37,291
Barstow Community College	Barstow	$12,773	19.5%	$35,104
Butte College	Oroville	$5,520	36.3%	$41,810

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 487597. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.