Below Average

Score: 44/100

Overall (traditional)

B+

Outcome Rating

77/100 · earnings-weighted

University of Advancing Technology

4-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Tempe, Arizona 85283

🌐 https://www.uat.edu/

University of Advancing Technology — acceptance rate 95%, tuition $18,462

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 39%

Outcomes

C+

63/100

Affordability

32/100

Resources

46/100

Experience

67/100

Prestige

13/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

960

Total Enrollment

39%

Graduation Rate

79%

Retention Rate

14.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

95%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at University of Advancing Technology, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$50,719

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$39,016

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$28,812

Median debt at graduation

35.1%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

57%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 57% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 93rd percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (AZ wage index 0.95). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at University of Advancing Technology

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Computer and Information Sciences	—	$84,302	-9%	#238 of 459	#237	—
Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations	$64,915	$78,068	+3%	#4 of 5	#4	$24,307
Computer Programming	$38,576	$72,462	-13%	#24 of 30	#25	$27,500
Visual and Performing Arts	$27,824	$48,112	+15%	#11 of 68	#15	$29,750
Design and Applied Arts	$30,640	$38,996	-24%	#276 of 299	#268	$27,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The University of Advancing Technology Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $452,842
Avg rent near campus: $1,567/mo — vs ~$729/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 85040 (4.5% cap, Phoenix)

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🏆 Where University of Advancing Technology Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#10

Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare

of 11 schools

#29

Game and Interactive Media Design

of 29 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$18,462	$18,462
Room	$6,560
Board	$5,390
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$35,022	$35,022

Financial Aid

98%

Receive Any Aid

50%

Receive Pell Grants

81%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare 40 grads/yr Game and Interactive Media Design 27 grads/yr Computer Science 24 grads/yr Digital Arts 23 grads/yr Robotics Technology/Technician 22 grads/yr Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 19 grads/yr Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 17 grads/yr Computer Game Programming 17 grads/yr Industrial and Product Design 14 grads/yr Artificial Intelligence 10 grads/yr Computer Software Technology/Technician 10 grads/yr Science/Technology Management 6 grads/yr Communication Management and Strategic Communications 5 grads/yr Computer Software Engineering 5 grads/yr Digital Marketing 4 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 4 grads/yr Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation 4 grads/yr Human Computer Interaction 3 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, Other 3 grads/yr Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 3 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from University of Advancing Technology's top programs commonly pursue.

Special effects artists and animators

$100k/yr 57,100 jobs

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Computer and information systems managers

$171k/yr 667,100 jobs

Computer and information research scientists

$141k/yr 40,300 jobs

Database architects

$136k/yr 66,900 jobs

Software developers

$133k/yr 1,693,800 jobs

Information security analysts

$125k/yr 182,800 jobs

Data scientists

$113k/yr 245,900 jobs

Student Demographics

960

Total Students

22%

Women

57%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 46%

Hispanic 17%

Black 14%

Asian 3%

Two or More 8%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 34%

Hybrid (Some Online) 5%

Fully Online 61%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 57%

25-64 (Adult) 42%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Advancing Technology?

University of Advancing Technology has an acceptance rate of 95%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend University of Advancing Technology?

Tuition at University of Advancing Technology is $18,462 for in-state students and $18,462 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at University of Advancing Technology?

The graduation rate at University of Advancing Technology is 39%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is University of Advancing Technology a good school?

University of Advancing Technology has a Repit College Score of 44/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend University of Advancing Technology?

University of Advancing Technology has a total enrollment of 960 students.

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