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Universal Technical Institute-Canton

#2173 in US ranking Canton, MI
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
2 to 4 years

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Cost

Cost / year
$28,897
Tuition & fees
$18,165
Avg. aid
$7,766
Receiving aid
90%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
64%
Median salary
$47,229
1 yr after graduation

What is the history of Universal Technical Institute-Canton?

Universal Technical Institute-Canton is a career-focused campus in Canton, Michigan. Its history is connected to MIAT College of Technology, a technical-training institution that became part of Universal Technical Institute, Inc. when the company acquired MIAT in 2021. That connection helps explain why the Canton campus has a broader technical-program mix than a school devoted only to automotive training.

Students comparing older records with current materials may encounter both MIAT and Universal Technical Institute names. They should use the current Canton campus catalog to confirm the name of their intended program, the credential awarded, and which institution will appear on their academic records.

What are the faculties and departments at Universal Technical Institute-Canton?

Universal Technical Institute-Canton organizes its education around hands-on technical programs rather than a traditional system of liberal arts colleges and academic faculties. Its program areas have included aviation maintenance and other skilled trades and technologies; offerings and credential names should be checked in the current Canton catalog because programs differ across UTI campuses.

For applicants, the more useful comparison is between individual programs: the equipment used in training, required hours, credential awarded, schedule, and any examination or licensing steps after completion. A program offered elsewhere in the UTI network should not be assumed to be available in Canton.

What is the location of Universal Technical Institute-Canton?

Universal Technical Institute-Canton is in Canton, Michigan, a suburb west of Detroit. Its setting is better understood as a technical training campus in a metropolitan area than as a residential college town.

Students arranging transportation should check the address and class schedule for their specific program before enrolling. Hands-on courses can make reliable travel especially important, and an out-of-state student should budget for local transportation as well as housing.

What is the mission and vision of Universal Technical Institute-Canton?

Universal Technical Institute describes its educational purpose in terms of preparing students for skilled careers through technical instruction and practical training. For the Canton campus, that purpose is reflected in programs built around occupation-specific skills rather than a broad general-education curriculum.

This is a statement of institutional intent, not evidence that every student will complete a program or secure a particular job. Applicants can assess how the mission operates in practice by comparing a program's curriculum, required shop or lab time, completion outcomes, and credential requirements with their career goals.

Universal Technical Institute-Canton Profile - Basic Information

Name of the institution

Universal Technical Institute-Canton

Level of institution

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Control of institution

Private

Setting type

Suburb: Large

Institutional Category

Degree-granting, associate's and certificates

Institution size category

1,000 - 4,999

School type

Two-year college

Main student body

Coeducational

Calendar system

Quarters

Foundation year

1969

Universal Technical Institute-Canton Accreditation

Universal Technical Institute-Canton is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.

Universal Technical Institute-Canton Programs and Degrees

iconCertificate of less than 1 year
iconCertificate of at least 1 year, but less than 2 years
iconAssociate's degree
iconCertificate of at least 2 years, but less than 4 years

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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