Does Universal Technical Institute pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Universal Technical Institute employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Universal Technical Institute. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Universal Technical Institute?

54% of Universal Technical Institute employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Universal Technical Institute 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Universal Technical Institute?

Admissions Representative (35) , Instructor (35) , Financial Aid Advisor (16) , Admissions (7) , Automotive Instructor (6) , Field Admissions Representative (6) , Career Advisor (5) , Director (4) , Manager (4) , Anonymous (3) , Education Manager (3) , Employment Specialist (3) , Field Admissions (3) , Senior Financial Aid Advisor (3) , Student Affairs Advisor (3)

What are the pros of working at Universal Technical Institute according to real employee reviews?

"Good pay but really not up to par on what other tech schools pay their employees." ((in 42 reviews)); "Working at UTI is great for people looking to gain experience in their field of work." ((in 35 reviews)); "Staff is friendly and fun" ((in 13 reviews)); "Overall there was a good culture" ((in 12 reviews)); "Autonomous work environment." ((in 9 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Universal Technical Institute according to real employee reviews?

"No accountability for poor management." ((in 31 reviews)); "Benefits are horrible." ((in 19 reviews)); "Upper management talks the talk, but doesn't come close to walking the walk." ((in 14 reviews)); "Leadership is always looking for excuses to fire people since the company is doing so poorly." ((in 11 reviews)); "The students run the school and favoritism is apparent" ((in 9 reviews))

What are employees saying about Universal Technical Institute layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Universal Technical Institute layoffs and their outlook for job security at Universal Technical Institute in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Universal Technical Institute locations?

Phoenix , Scottsdale , Orlando , Exton , Lisle , Avondale , Houston , Long Beach , Bloomfield , Mooresville , Sacramento , Dallas , Norwood , Austin , Rancho Cucamonga , New York , Boston , Irving , Camp Pendleton , Miami , Miramar , Paterson , Huntsville , Boise , Chicago , Glendale Heights , Lombard , Kansas City , Syracuse , Arizona City

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3.1

54% would recommend to a friend

(430 total reviews)

Jerome Grant

44% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.0

Culture & values

3.0

Career opportunities

2.7

Senior management

Universal Technical Institute has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 430 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Universal Technical Institute employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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430 reviews

1.0

May 14, 2026

Purpose-driven work overshadowed by poor management

Field admissions representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Selling a purpose and getting students into higher education

Cons

Horrible management. Micromanagement. Fired me before taking paternity leave.

3.0

May 13, 2026

Could be great

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Tenured staff Camaraderie among the ranks Benefits aren’t horrible

Cons

Training is a joke. Not enough help in any dept anymore. no accountability for poor performance

3.0

May 12, 2026

Freedom to work from home, but goals constantly shifting goals

Regional admissions counselor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work from home and have freedom.

Cons

Always changing goals and changing programs.

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