Vehicle Repair Technology at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc-Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Division

Avondale, AZ · Private for-profit · Certificate · Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies

a compact campus enrolling 567 students in Avondale, AZ.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $35,784/yr, roughly in line with the $38,662 national median for Vehicle Repair Technology. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

Some AI exposure exists in Vehicle Repair Technology's career paths, with 14% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 25% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $35,784 far exceeding the $13,448 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #292 of 409 Vehicle Repair Technology programs, Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc-Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Division falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $35,784 to $47,333 over five years — a 32% increase that's moderate and in line with typical trade career progression.

Vehicle Repair Technology offers 64 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

56 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
54
Low End
56
Score
57
High End
Earnings $35,784/yr (-7% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (86% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (214,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$500K
7.2% annual growth
Viable Career Paths
19 of 19
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Median Debt at Graduation
$13,448
4.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$47,333
32% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Vehicle Repair Technology graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment $82,730 +6.1% 76%
Avionics technicians $81,390 +8.2% 76%
Aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians $79,830 +8.1% 68%
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment
$82,730
+6.1% growth 76% AI-proof
Avionics technicians
$81,390
+8.2% growth 76% AI-proof
Aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians
$79,830
+8.1% growth 68% AI-proof

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Vehicle Repair Technology Career Guide

What can you do with a Vehicle Repair Technology credential from Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc-Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Division? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Vehicle Repair Technology at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc-Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Division?
A score of 56/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc-Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Division trails the majority of Vehicle Repair Technology programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
How safe is Vehicle Repair Technology from automation?
Vehicle Repair Technology rates as "AI-Proof" for AI resilience. With only 14% of tasks exposed to automation, the trade's physical demands provide a natural shield against AI displacement.
Are there apprenticeship options for Vehicle Repair Technology?
If Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc-Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Division's tuition gives you pause, consider that 64 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Vehicle Repair Technology. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
What's the job market like for Vehicle Repair Technology from Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc-Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Division?
At 214,000 annual openings, Vehicle Repair Technology has a very large employment base. Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc-Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Division graduates benefit from broad demand, particularly given infrastructure investment and steady replacement demand as workers retire.
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