Is Universal Technical Institute-West Texas worth it?
Universal Technical Institute-West Texas is a private for-profit, two-year institution in Austin, Texas (large city), part of the Universal Technical Institute system. It awarded 461 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in automobile mechanics technology, welding technology and diesel mechanics technology.
Universal Technical Institute-West Texas 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-West Texas
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$39,742
Median earnings 4 years after
$57,080
Median earnings 10 years after
$51,222
Average net price
$26,117
Completion rate
75%
Completions (2024)
461
Years to pay back
1.8 years
Students (undergrad)
1,335
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $40,469 | $58,012 | 2,346 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $37,601 | $54,818 | 795 |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | $39,141 | N/A | 41 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 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 | 249 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 136 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 42 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 34 |
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Sources: federal figures for Universal Technical Institute-West Texas. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Texas. Counts under 10 are not published.
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