Is Universal Technical Institute-Canton worth it?
Universal Technical Institute-Canton is a private for-profit, two-year institution in Canton, Michigan (large suburb). It awarded 893 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology; industrial mechanics and maintenance technology; and heating, air conditioning.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$39,606
Median earnings 4 years after
$57,009
Median earnings 10 years after
$62,575
Average net price
$22,985
Completion rate
64%
Completions (2024)
893
Years to pay back
1.6 years
Students (undergrad)
1,417
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate certificate | $35,713 | $52,372 | 183 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $39,405 | $58,899 | 172 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $44,800 | $55,726 | 141 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $45,896 | $66,134 | 96 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $45,563 | $66,238 | 70 |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | $33,636 | N/A | 32 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 2-4 yrs | 242 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 194 |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 176 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 86 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 83 |
| Laser and Optical Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 39 |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Associate | 28 |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 19 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other | Associate | 13 |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician | Associate | 13 |
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Sources: federal figures for Universal Technical Institute-Canton. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Michigan. Counts under 10 are not published.
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