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Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians associate's degree at Universal Technical Institute of California Inc

Rancho Cucamonga, CA · Private for-profit

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The short version

Reported earnings are close to similar programs.

$1,636 above the national median for the same field and degree level.

Debt as a share of earnings
29.0% of annual earnings
Highest price with a positive payoff
$30,300 / year
Modeled 10-year payoff
+6% · Positive payoff
Available price data
5 detailed offering prices
PRICE SENSITIVITY

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What stays fixed$60,060 observed annual earnings · 2 years of study · $45,000 alternative annual earnings · ten-year horizonThe marked price is this college’s institution-wide average net price, not the exact price of this program category. This is a sensitivity test, not a tuition quote or earnings forecast.
OUTCOME SIGNALS

Graduate outcomes from several angles.

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+39%Earnings growth, year 1 → 5$39,458 → $54,733
965Earn above high-school thresholdGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
496Working in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
1,252Year-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median
2,086Borrowers representedCohort behind the debt median
$18,651Awarding-school debtDebt attributed to the college granting the credential
Not availableRecent awardsIPEDS 2024–25 first-major completions in this field and credential
01 · PRICE CONTEXT$26,360

Institution-wide annual average net price, not this program’s price.

02 · BORROWING$17,389

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$60,060

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENT$184/mo

Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.

REPORTED PROGRAM PRICES

5 detailed prices within this field

These named six-digit offerings sit inside the broader four-digit federal field shown on this page. Prices include tuition, required fees, books and supplies reported for academic year 2024-25.

Program code 47.0604

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Full program
$57,230
Per year
$19,077
Program code 47.0604

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Full program
$45,080
Per year
$22,170
Program code 47.0604

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Full program
$55,230
Per year
$20,456
Program code 47.0604

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Full program
$53,380
Per year
$20,797
Program code 47.0605

Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

Full program
$42,080
Per year
$23,378
These charges apply only to the named offerings listed. The earnings figure may combine several related offerings in the broader field and degree level, so DegreeVerdict does not automatically use these prices in ROI.
ADDITIONAL WORKFORCE PROGRAM REPORTS

5 related offerings reported to the Department of Labor

These provider-reported records add named prices, completion and employment context where available. They describe a separate workforce-program cohort and may include non-degree training, so they are not blended into the College Scorecard earnings or DegreeVerdict ROI.

Diploma · CIP 47.0605

Diesel Technology II (295)

Reported price
$43,380
Completion
83.0%
Employed in Q2
36.0%
Q2 quarterly earnings
$10,400
This program provides in-person instruction only.
AOS Degree · CIP 47.0604

Automotive Technology II (5050)

Reported price
$46,460
Completion
86.0%
Employed in Q2
40.0%
Q2 quarterly earnings
$9,360
This program provides in-person instruction only.
AOS Degree · CIP 47.0604

Automotive Technology II with Ford FACT (5150)

Reported price
$56,930
Completion
76.0%
Employed in Q2
42.0%
Q2 quarterly earnings
$9,880
This program provides in-person instruction only.
AOS Degree · CIP 47.0604

Automotive & Diesel Technology II (5500)

Reported price
$58,980
Completion
78.0%
Employed in Q2
31.0%
Q2 quarterly earnings
$10,728
This program provides in-person instruction only.
AOS Degree · CIP 47.0604

Automotive & Diesel Technology II with Ford FACT (5650)

Reported price
$69,180
Completion
63.0%
Employed in Q2
39.0%
Q2 quarterly earnings
$10,400
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Program year 2022. Quarterly earnings are not annual salary. Suppressed values appear as “Not reported.” Source: U.S. Department of Labor TrainingProviderResults.gov. Showing 5 of 5 related records.
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AVERAGE NET PRICE$26,360Institution-wide annual figure
COST OF ATTENDANCE$31,689Institution-wide annual budget
ADMISSION RATENot availableInstitution context
COMPLETION RATE72.2%Institution-wide completion rate
WHAT DO GRADUATES EARN?

Reported earnings after completion.

Each point may represent a different federal cohort. A missing bar means the figure was unavailable or suppressed.

$39,458Year 1
$60,060Year 4
$54,733Year 5
CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

3.7% of gross monthly earnings

Estimated monthly payment divided by observed gross monthly earnings. This excludes taxes, other debts and income-driven repayment.

Gross monthly earnings$5,005
Estimated loan payment$184
2,086borrowers represented where reported
HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$60,060 vs. $58,424

$1,636 above the national median for the same field and credential.

Same-field national median
WHAT WORK CAN IT LEAD TO?

Related occupations, wages and outlook.

Official CIP–SOC links show careers the curriculum may prepare students for, not observed jobs held by this school’s graduates. BLS wages describe everyone working in an occupation.

BLS May 2025 wage estimates and 2025–35 employment projections.
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$64,980 median wageCA estimate · 65,420 jobs · 49-3023$46,580–$77,060 middle 50% of CA wages+5.0% projected U.S. growth · 66,200 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$93,660 median wageCA estimate · 51,670 jobs · 49-1011$72,910–$120,050 middle 50% of CA wages+4.1% projected U.S. growth · 48,900 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentAircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$63,640 median wageCA estimate · 2,930 jobs · 51-2011$60,130–$78,380 middle 50% of CA wages-5.6% projected U.S. growth · 3,100 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentAircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$86,100 median wageCA estimate · 12,590 jobs · 49-3011$68,390–$99,650 middle 50% of CA wages+5.4% projected U.S. growth · 11,400 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$73,950 median wageCA estimate · 20,940 jobs · 49-3031$60,110–$84,740 middle 50% of CA wages+3.6% projected U.S. growth · 24,400 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentMotorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$62,330 median wageCA estimate · 1,230 jobs · 49-3051$56,730–$73,600 middle 50% of CA wages+4.9% projected U.S. growth · 2,600 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentAerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$99,000 median wageCA estimate · 1,560 jobs · 17-3021$81,560–$119,980 middle 50% of CA wages+11.9% projected U.S. growth · 1,100 openings/yrTypical entry: Associate's degreeAvionics Technicians$92,480 median wageCA estimate · 1,220 jobs · 49-2091$77,660–$106,950 middle 50% of CA wages+9.4% projected U.S. growth · 1,700 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardElectrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment$84,820 median wageCA estimate · 1,480 jobs · 49-2093$60,460–$110,030 middle 50% of CA wages+5.4% projected U.S. growth · 500 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardInsurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$78,930 median wageCA estimate · 550 jobs · 13-1032$74,450–$101,120 middle 50% of CA wages-8.7% projected U.S. growth · 700 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardRecreational Vehicle Service Technicians$68,240 median wageCA estimate · 1,070 jobs · 49-3092$49,990–$74,600 middle 50% of CA wages+9.7% projected U.S. growth · 2,200 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentAutomotive Body and Related Repairers$66,860 median wageCA estimate · 14,050 jobs · 49-3021$52,040–$78,200 middle 50% of CA wages+3.7% projected U.S. growth · 12,600 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
Possible alternatives

Same degree, stronger on at least one reported measure.

Every option below reports higher earnings, lower federal debt or a lower college-wide net price. Same-state options appear first.

Santa Ana, CA

Santa Ana College

$6,875 higher earnings · $23,227 lower annual net price

Earnings
$66,935
Debt
Not available
Annual net price
$3,133
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Visalia, CA

San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia

$15,408 higher earnings

Earnings
$75,468
Debt
$20,188
Annual net price
$27,854
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Fresno, CA

San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center

$15,408 higher earnings

Earnings
$75,468
Debt
$20,188
Annual net price
$27,887
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Inglewood, CA

Spartan College of Aeronautics & Technology

$5,030 higher earnings

Earnings
$65,090
Debt
$23,609
Annual net price
$33,320
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1,252 observations in the earnings cohort

June 10, 2026 College Scorecard release

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