Median Earnings (1yr)
$37,568
59th percentile (60th in CA)
Sample Size
496
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Universal Technical Institute-Southern California graduates compare to all programs nationally

Universal Technical Institute-Southern California graduates earn $38k, placing them in the 59th percentile of all precision metal working certificate programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Precision Metal Working certificate's programs at peer institutions in California (87 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Universal Technical Institute-Southern California$37,568
Santa Ana College$45,864
The Fab School$39,592$36,707$4,4490.11
NTMA Machinist Career College$38,259$42,216$8,4180.22
Universal Technical Institute of California Inc$37,568$10,5930.28
Summit College$37,502$42,958$7,6000.20
National Median$36,248$9,0000.25

Other Precision Metal Working Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana
$1,180$45,864
The Fab School
Rancho Cucamonga
$39,592$4,449
NTMA Machinist Career College
Santa Fe Springs
$38,259$8,418
Universal Technical Institute of California Inc
Rancho Cucamonga
$37,568$10,593
Summit College
San Bernardino
$37,502$7,600

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Universal Technical Institute-Southern California, approximately 56% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.