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Universal Technical Institute-South Florida Miramar — ROI, Cost & Payback

Private for-profit · Miramar, FL · 791 students

The verdict

Universal Technical Institute-South Florida Miramar charges a net price of $28,759/yr after aid — a 2-year total of $57,518. Graduates earn a median $52,873 ten years after entry, $4,513/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline, clearing the total in 12.7 years — a 20-year net return of $32,742, a slow but positive payback. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

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Universal Technical Institute-South Florida Miramar's 12.7-year payback ranks #893 of 1,280 US colleges we track — better ROI than 30% of them, and #27 of 166 in Florida.

Better ROI than 30% of US colleges#893 of 1,280
Weakest ROIStrongest ROI
$28,759
Net price / yr
Scorecard, 2026
$52,873
Median earnings, 10 yrs
Scorecard, 2026
12.7 yrs
Payback
Our math, 2026
Admission rate
Scorecard, 2026
Universal Technical Institute-South Florida Miramar: cost, earnings and payback
MeasureValueSource
Net price (after aid)$28,759/yrScorecard, 2026
Total net cost (2 yrs)$57,518our math
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry$52,873Scorecard, 2026
Earnings premium over HS baseline$4,513/yrour math
Median debt (completers)$13,124Scorecard, 2026
Payback12.7 yrsour math
20-year net return$32,742our math

College Scorecard (2026 release), institution-level · payback and returns are our math.

How we compute this. Payback = total net cost ÷ annual earnings premium, where the premium is median earnings 10 years after entry minus the $48,360 baseline (BLS 2024 median for a high-school-diploma worker 25+). Total net cost = net price × 2 years. We do not discount future dollars. The institution-wide earnings figure blends every major — a specific program's payback can be far better or worse. Full method on the methodology page.

Universal Technical Institute-South Florida Miramar: frequently asked questions

Is Universal Technical Institute-South Florida Miramar worth the cost?
On the numbers, yes. Universal Technical Institute-South Florida Miramar charges $28,759/yr after aid ($57,518 over 2 years), and graduates earn a median $52,873 ten years out — $4,513/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline. That clears the cost in 12.7 years and returns $32,742 net over 20 years, a slow but positive payback.
How long does a Universal Technical Institute-South Florida Miramar degree take to pay off?
About 12.7 years. We divide the $57,518 four-year net cost by the $4,513/yr earnings premium over the high-school baseline. It is a floor, not a ceiling — mid-career raises pay it back faster.
How much does Universal Technical Institute-South Florida Miramar cost after financial aid?
The median net price is $28,759/yr — about $57,518 over 2 years. That is what the typical aided student actually pays after grants and scholarships, not the published sticker price.
How does Universal Technical Institute-South Florida Miramar compare to other Florida colleges?
It ranks #27 of 166 Florida colleges we track by payback. Its $52,873 median earnings beat the national median of $43,552, and its $28,759 net price is above the national median of $16,906.