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Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc-Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Division

Avondale, Arizona · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:

Auto mechanic schools
69%completion rate · Arizona avg 64%
$13,097median debt of graduates
$42,989median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$48,341median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$29,831annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (Accredited)
Address: 10695 West Pierce Street, Suite 200, Avondale, AZ 85323 · Phone: (877) 201-2666 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc-Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Division is a private for-profit trade school in Avondale, Arizona offering auto mechanic schools training, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 68.7% completion rate, near the Arizona state average of 64.4%; median graduate debt is $13,097 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $48,341.

Annual cost of attendance at this campus is $29,831, and federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here, with 47.3% of students receiving Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Universal Technical I… Universal Technical I…: 68.7% 68.7% Arizona average Arizona average: 64.4% 64.4% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$34,660$49,570$65,360

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Arizona (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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 324 $33,646 $31,835 $13,448
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 139 $37,003 not reported $17,331

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.

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About this school

Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc-Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Division is a private for-profit trade school located in Avondale, Arizona, a large suburb. The campus is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and is approved for federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. The school's primary program offering is auto mechanic schools training, with 463 completers recorded and an undergraduate enrollment of 527.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 68.7%, which is near the Arizona state average of 64.4%. Graduates carry a median debt of $13,097, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $48,341. The annual cost of attendance is $29,831, and 47.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income students enroll here.

This campus may suit career changers or new entrants interested in auto mechanic training, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling, since program offerings, costs, and outcomes can change year to year.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

This campus's primary program is auto mechanic schools, with 463 completers recorded in federal data. Program count on file is 2.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it 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 aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 68.7%, which is near the Arizona state average of 64.4%, according to federal data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $13,097, per federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $48,341, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The reported annual cost of attendance is $29,831.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels and typical financial aid packages compared to public or non-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (877) 201-2666 or visit https://www.uti.edu/ for details.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can confirm accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review official outcome data at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?105215.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

Federal data does not specify program schedules or fit for career changers; prospective students should contact the school directly to discuss format and scheduling.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing and certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; check with the school or relevant state licensing board.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach the school by phone at (877) 201-2666 or through its website at https://www.uti.edu/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Federal data for this campus does not include direct comparisons with other nearby schools; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?105215 to compare similar programs.

Other trade and career schools in Avondale, AZ

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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.

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