Universal Technical Institute-Southern California
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: 52%
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
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Universal Technical Institute-Southern California, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 25% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 87th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). 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 Universal Technical Institute-Southern California
Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $41,147 | $58,515 | +13% | #69 of 319 | #135 | $13,132 |
| Precision Metal Working | $37,568 | $52,936 | +9% | #94 of 365 | #219 | $9,500 |
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.
The Universal Technical Institute-Southern California Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $1,039,513
- Avg rent near campus: $3,410/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 90713 (3.2% cap, Lakewood)
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Careers that graduates from Universal Technical Institute-Southern California's top programs commonly pursue.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (F): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology