How much do Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians associate's degree graduates from Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc earn?

The reported median is $56,764 four years after completion.

How much federal debt do graduates of this program have?

The reported median federal debt among borrowers is $17,368.

Is this program above or below similar programs?

Reported year-four earnings are 3% below the national median for the same field and degree level.

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

Sacramento, CA · Private for-profit

What this page covers

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The short version

Reported earnings are close to similar programs.

$1,660 below the national median for the same field and degree level.

Debt as a share of earnings: 30.6% of annual earnings
Highest price with a positive payoff: $13,820 / year
Modeled 10-year payoff: −20% · Negative payoff
Available price data: 5 detailed offering prices

PRICE SENSITIVITY

The price can change the verdict.

Hold observed earnings constant and see how the modeled ten-year payoff changes as annual price rises.

← Negative payoff$0Positive payoff →

$0Annual price+$27,640

$8,000Annual price+$11,640

$16,000Annual price−$4,360

$24,000Annual price−$20,360

$29,000Current college-wide context−$30,360

$32,000Annual price−$36,360

$40,000Annual price−$52,360

OUTCOME SIGNALS

Graduate outcomes from several angles.

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Not availableEarnings growth, year 1 → 5$40,213 → Not available

Not availableEarn above high-school thresholdGraduate count in the year-4 cohort

Not availableWorking in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort

Not availableYear-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median

805Borrowers representedCohort behind the debt median

$17,948Awarding-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$28,887

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

02 · BORROWING$17,368

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$56,764

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: $44,680
Per year: $21,974

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: $54,830
Per year: $20,307

Program code 47.0605

Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

Full program: $42,080
Per year: $23,378

Program code 47.0604

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Full program: $67,380
Per year: $18,376

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

3 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.

Associate of Science/Bachelor of Science in Diesel Technology · CIP 47.0605

Diesel Technology

Reported price: $42,880
Completion: 80.0%
Employed in Q2: 57.0%
Q2 quarterly earnings: $11,238

This program provides in-person instruction only.

AOS Degree · CIP 47.0604

Automotive & EV Technology + 1 Industry Emphasis (Ford FACT)

Reported price: $56,430
Completion: 66.0%
Employed in Q2: 54.0%
Q2 quarterly earnings: $9,660

This program provides in-person instruction only.

AOS Degree · CIP 47.0604

Automotive/Diesel & EV Technology

Reported price: $58,280
Completion: 65.0%
Employed in Q2: 48.0%
Q2 quarterly earnings: $10,350

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 3 of 3 related records.

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AVERAGE NET PRICE$28,887Institution-wide annual figure

COST OF ATTENDANCE$34,337Institution-wide annual budget

ADMISSION RATENot availableInstitution context

COMPLETION RATE64.5%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.

$40,213Year 1

$56,764Year 4

Not availableYear 5

CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

3.9% 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$4,730

Estimated loan payment$184

805borrowers represented where reported

HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$56,764 vs. $58,424

$1,660 below 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

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