Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc ★ Hidden gem
Sacramento, California · Private, for-profit · 1,214 undergraduates
All 2 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 1 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $27,050 |
| $30k to $48k | $26,442 |
| $48k to $75k | $29,079 |
| $75k to $110k | $32,937 |
| $110k and up | $34,206 |
| All families (average) | $28,887 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $56,764 | +$19,788 | clears the bar | $17,331 | 0.9 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $49,381 | +$12,405 | clears the bar | $13,448 | 1.1 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 57% of students receive Pell grants · 64% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.