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NASCAR Technical Institute
Mooresville, North Carolina · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 220 Byers Creek Road, Mooresville, NC 28117 · Phone: (877) 201-2597 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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NASCAR Technical Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Mooresville, NC offering auto mechanic, welding, and CNC & machining programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
NASCAR Technical Institute has a 65.3% completion rate, above the 47.8% state average, with median graduate debt of $13,124 and median earnings of $52,873 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at NASCAR Technical Institute is $33,485, federal financial aid (FAFSA/Pell) can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 49.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $31,500 | $48,200 | $63,170 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,540 | $50,590 | $60,870 |
| Machinists | $37,110 | $55,230 | $62,680 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in North Carolina (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 517 | $39,375 | $35,996 | $17,336 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 103 | $35,637 | not reported | $9,500 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 62 | $35,637 | not reported | $9,500 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 2–4 years | 18 | $36,955 | $35,686 | $13,132 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
NASCAR Technical Institute is a private for-profit trade school located in Mooresville, North Carolina. The campus is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV) to help pay for their education. The school's most common programs are auto mechanic training (535 completers), welding (103 completers), and CNC and machining programs (62 completers), out of about 700 total trade program completers and 1,345 undergraduate students enrolled.
According to federal data, this campus has a completion rate of 65.3%, which is above the North Carolina state average of 47.8%. Graduates carry a median debt of $13,124, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $52,873. The annual cost of attendance is $33,485, and 49.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of students from lower-income backgrounds.
This campus appears suited to students seeking hands-on, program-specific training in automotive, welding, or machining trades rather than a traditional multi-year degree path, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adult learners and career changers considering this school should independently verify accreditation status through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
NASCAR Technical Institute's top programs are auto mechanic schools (535 completers), welding schools (103 completers), and CNC & machining programs (62 completers), across 4 program families total.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students may use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 65.3%, which is above the North Carolina state average of 47.8%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
The median debt for graduates is $13,124, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $52,873, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $33,485.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
NASCAR Technical Institute is a private for-profit school; for-profit status can affect tuition levels and how outcomes should be compared to public or non-profit programs.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (877) 201-2597 or via https://www.uti.edu/ for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?442611.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focus on auto mechanic, welding, and CNC/machining training suggests a hands-on, skills-based setting, though specific fit for career changers is not detailed in federal data; contact the school to discuss scheduling and format.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach NASCAR Technical Institute at (877) 201-2597 or visit https://www.uti.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?442611 to compare similar institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.