Is Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc worth it?
Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc is a private for-profit, two-year institution in Sacramento, California (large city), part of the Universal Technical Institute system. It awarded 582 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in automobile mechanics technology, diesel mechanics technology and welding technology.
Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc is part of Universal Technical Institute
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$36,758
Median earnings 4 years after
$50,463
Median earnings 10 years after
$48,341
Average net price
$28,887
Completion rate
65%
Completions (2024)
582
Years to pay back
2.3 years
Students (undergrad)
1,214
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $35,784 | $49,381 | 2,558 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $40,213 | $56,764 | 818 |
| Precision Metal Working | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | Associate | 394 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 133 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 55 |
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Sources: federal figures for Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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