Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc

www.uti.edu/

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2021 Average Net Price

$23,216

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.12%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,995

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

57.6%

527 Graduates

About

Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc is a higher education institution located in Maricopa County, AZ. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc were Automobile Mechanics Technology (450 degrees awarded) and Diesel Mechanics Technology (180 degrees).

In 2021, 865 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc. 4.05% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 96% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (375 degrees), 1.48 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (254 degrees).

Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions Special Focus Institutions

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,216.

In 2021, 80% of undergraduate students attending Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$23,216

2021 Value

0.979%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,216. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc grew by 0.979%.

This chart compares the average net price of Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 1.23% with respect to 2020, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.12%

2019 Default Rate

124

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc was 3.12%, which represents 124 out of the 3977 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc had a total enrollment of 1,995 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc is 1,995 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc, both undergraduate and graduate, is 26.9% White, 21.4% Hispanic or Latino, 8.72% Two or More Races, 3.86% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.41% Black or African American, 1.9% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 1.6% Asian.

Students enrolled at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (25.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (20.3%) and Two or More Races Male (8.17%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,995 students. The full-time enrollment at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc is 1,995 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
537 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
426 enrolled students
Two or More Races
174 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc is 26.9% White, 21.4% Hispanic or Latino, 8.72% Two or More Races, 3.86% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.41% Black or African American, 1.9% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 1.6% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 795 fewer women than men received degrees from Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc is white (375 degrees awarded). There were 1.48 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (254 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc is Automobile Mechanics Technology (450 degrees awarded), followed by Diesel Mechanics Technology (180 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (713 degrees awarded) and Precision Production (152 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Welding, soldering, & brazing workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc are Welding, soldering, & brazing workers (997 people), Other managers (925 people), Automotive service technicians & mechanics (765 people), Aircraft mechanics & service technicians (627 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (549 people).

The most specialized majors at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc in 2021 are Mechanical Technologies (713 degrees awarded) and Precision Production (152 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc are Chief executives & legislators, Software developers, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, General & operations managers, and Aerospace engineers

The most specialized majors at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc are Mechanical Technologies (713 degrees awarded) and Precision Production (152 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Construction

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc are Construction (1,573 people), Automotive repair & maintenance (1,168 people), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (748 people), Aircraft & parts manufacturing (627 people), and Air transportation (582 people).

The most specialized majors at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc are Mechanical Technologies (713 degrees awarded) and Precision Production (152 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc.

Most Common (2021)

Automobile Mechanics Technology
450 degrees awarded
Diesel Mechanics Technology
180 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc was Automobile Mechanics Technology with 450 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

830

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 830 degrees were awarded to men at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc, which is 23.7 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (35).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 435 degrees were awarded to men at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc in Automobile Mechanics Technology, which is 29 times more than the 15 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 15 degrees were awarded to men at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc in Automobile Mechanics Technology, which is 0.0345 times less than the 435 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

32%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 32% of students graduating from Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.09% of graduates (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
375 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
254 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
83 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc is white (375 degrees awarded). There were 1.48 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (254 degrees).

6.13% of degree recipients (53 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
359 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
246 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Male
79 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc is white male (359 degrees awarded). There were 1.46 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (246 degrees).

Operations

Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc employs 55 No academic ranks. Most academics at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc are Male No academic rank (55), and Female No academic rank (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc are: Business and Financial Operations, with 46 employees, Management, with 13 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$11.3M

2021 Salaries

0.898%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc paid a median of $11.3M in salaries, a 0.898% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.61M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc paid a total of $3.61M to 55 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

55 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

46 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc was No academic rank with 55 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc were Business and Financial Operations with 46 employees, Management with 13 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc was Male No academic rank with 55 employees, and Female No academic rank with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc.