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Universal Technical Institute of Pennsylvania Inc

Exton, Pennsylvania · Private for-profit career college

Auto mechanic schoolsDiesel mechanic schoolsWelding schools
63%completion rate · Pennsylvania avg 66%
$14,267median debt of graduates
$47,254median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$51,222median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$30,648annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (Accredited)
Address: 750 Pennsylvania Drive, Exton, PA 19341 · Phone: (800) 514-3554 · 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 Pennsylvania Inc is a private for-profit trade school in Exton, PA offering auto mechanic, diesel mechanic, and welding programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 62.9% completion rate, near the state average of 66.2%; median graduate debt is $14,267; and median earnings 10 years after entry are $51,222.

Annual cost of attendance at Universal Technical Institute of Pennsylvania Inc is $30,648, federal financial aid is accepted, and 52.9% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Universal Technical I… Universal Technical I…: 62.9% 62.9% Pennsylvania average Pennsylvania average: 66.2% 66.2% 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$35,600$49,800$62,780
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists$45,910$61,740$73,000
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$40,510$52,900$61,920

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Pennsylvania (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, 2–4 years 339 $37,936 $37,056 $14,735
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 2–4 years 127 $37,936 $37,056 $14,735
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 41 not reported not reported $6,855
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 3 $35,203 not reported $17,336

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 Pennsylvania Inc is a private for-profit trade school located in Exton, PA, a large suburb. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and students can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, to attend. The campus's top programs are auto mechanic schools, diesel mechanic schools, and welding schools, with auto mechanic training being the largest program by completions.

Of the roughly 954 undergraduates enrolled, about 510 have completed a trade program. The completion rate is 62.9%, which is near the state average of 66.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $14,267, and median earnings ten years after entry are $51,222. The annual cost of attendance is $30,648, and 52.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income students.

This campus may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in automotive, diesel, or welding trades rather than a traditional degree path. The mix of program families and enrollment size suggest options for both new students and adult career changers, though specific program lengths and schedules are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review detailed outcome data via the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

The campus offers auto mechanic, diesel mechanic, and welding programs, with auto mechanic training being the largest by completions (342), followed by diesel mechanic (127) and welding (41).

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 school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.

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

The completion rate is 62.9%, which is near the state average of 66.2%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $14,267, per federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $51,222, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is $30,648.

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 costs and how financial aid and outcomes are structured compared to public or non-profit institutions.

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 (800) 514-3554 or visit 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 detailed outcomes on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?445799.

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

The available program families—auto mechanic, diesel mechanic, and welding—are typically hands-on trade tracks, but specific fit for adult career changers is not detailed in federal data; contacting the school directly can clarify scheduling and format.

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; contact the school at (800) 514-3554 or visit https://www.uti.edu/ for specifics.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can contact Universal Technical Institute of Pennsylvania Inc at (800) 514-3554 or through its website, https://www.uti.edu/.

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

Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in federal data; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?445799 for comparable metrics.

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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