National · 2026
Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair
#3 of 897 ranked schools nationwide
View placement details: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, NationalUniversal Technical Institute-Southern California Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r2
Ranking highlights
National · 2026
Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools
#4 of 597 ranked schools nationwide
View placement details: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National
National · 2026
Best Welding Technology Schools
#6 of 730 ranked schools nationwide
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Other rankings
Positions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.
| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #579 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 64% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · California | #76 of 127 ranked schools in CaliforniaTop 60% | 127 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, California |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #725 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 28% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · California | #151 of 340 ranked schools in CaliforniaTop 45% | 340 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, California |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #110 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 5% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · California | #22 of 318 ranked schools in CaliforniaTop 7% | 318 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, California |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #21 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 3% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #22 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 5% | 503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
Past editions
2026 edition · 2026-r1
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Positions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.