Is Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc worth it?
Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc is a private for-profit, two-year institution in Lisle, Illinois (large suburb), part of the Universal Technical Institute system. It awarded 649 certificates in 2024, most often in automobile mechanics technology, diesel mechanics technology and welding technology.
Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc is part of Universal Technical Institute
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$39,768
Median earnings 4 years after
$58,404
Median earnings 10 years after
$52,873
Average net price
$27,060
Completion rate
63%
Completions (2024)
649
Years to pay back
1.9 years
Students (undergrad)
1,156
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $41,147 | $58,515 | 2,416 |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | $37,568 | $52,936 | 496 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 2-4 yrs | 391 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 2-4 yrs | 133 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 117 |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 8 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Illinois. Counts under 10 are not published.
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