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Universal Technical Institute-Southern California

Long Beach, CA · City · 1,701 students
4
Year
Private For-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
About

Universal Technical Institute-Southern California in Long Beach is best known for delivering fast-paced, hands-on vocational education focused on automotive, diesel, welding, and collision repair technologies. Campus culture is intensively career-oriented and practical, with students spending the majority of their time working with real-world equipment in industry-standard shop labs rather than traditional classrooms. A key distinguishing feature of this campus is its Manufacturer Specific Advanced Training (MSAT) partnerships, which allow students to gain specialized certifications directly from major brands like BMW, Ford, and Cummins. This direct employer integration and focused, year-round curriculum enable graduates to build in-demand technical skills and enter the workforce in under two years.

Location
Long Beach, CA, 90808-1789 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
LAX · Los Angeles
17 mi away
Cost
Avg net price
$27,506
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$26,301
$30–48k
$26,624
$48–75k
$28,160
$75–110k
$32,469
$110k+
$32,461
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
58%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
69%
Transferred
1%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
29%
Median earnings (6yr)
$47,320
Median earnings (10yr)
$52,873
Median debt
$13,124
Monthly loan payment
$139
Debt range (25th–75th)
$8,500$20,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$24,578
Student Body
Men 94%Women 6%
46
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
63%
First-generation
55%
Median family income
$28,618
Independent students
33%
Veterans
2%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
0%
Race & ethnicity
White
12%
Hispanic
66%
Black
4%
Asian
5%
Two or more
10%
Unknown
4%
Institutional
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly full-time
Avg faculty salary
$6,761/mo
Instructional spend/student
$3,811
Federal loan rate
60%

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