National · 2026
Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair
#2 of 912 ranked schools nationwide
View placement details: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, NationalUniversal Technical Institute-Southern California Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r1
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National · 2026
Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools
#5 of 600 ranked schools nationwide
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National · 2026
Best Welding Technology Schools
#6 of 739 ranked schools nationwide
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