Universal Technical Institute Claimed Company

To be the leading provider of technical training for students seeking entry-level careers as automotive, diesel, medium/heavy equipment, collision repair, motorsports, motorcycle and marine technicians; welders; and CNC machining technicians. Our transportation-related technician training programs provide students with fundamental skills applicable and transferable to a variety of related professions requiring an ability to diagnose, service and repair gas and diesel engines; mechanical, electrical and hydraulic equipment; and electronic systems. read more

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TOTAL RATINGS: 92

CEO: Kim McWaters

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Joining Universal Technical Institute - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	0%
Prepared	0%
Somewhat Prepared	0%
Unprepared	0%
Very Unprepared	0%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

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Yes	0%
No	0%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at Universal Technical Institute are rated a D-. At Universal Technical Institute most employees said they received feedback never. Learn More about your managers at Universal Technical Institute.

Answer	Percent
Every week	0%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	0%
Once a year	0%
Never	100%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 51% of men and 42% of women on Comparably said they negotiated their salaries. On average, Universal Technical Institute employees earn $91,423. Learn More about Salaries at Universal Technical Institute.

Average Salaries at Universal Technical Institute by Department

$109k*

Engineering

$81k*

Design

$86k*

Marketing

$85k*

Operations

$54k*

Admin

$98k*

Business Dev

$73k*

Finance

$72k*

Communications

$57k*

Customer Support

$103k*

$105k*

$104k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined Universal Technical Institute, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at Universal Technical Institute, many employees say it’s because of the comp & benefits.

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Company Mission	0%
Comp & Benefits	100%
Co-Workers	0%
Comfort & Familiarity	0%
Career Advancement Opportunities	0%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	0%
1 hour	0%
45 minutes	0%
30 minutes	0%
I eat at my desk	0%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	0%
Once a week	0%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	100%
Never	0%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

100% of employees feel as though Universal Technical Institute is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 67% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at Universal Technical Institute.

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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