https://www.uti.edu/ has 12 locations, 2 in Arizona, 3 in California, 2 in Texas, one each in Fla, Il, Ma, NC, PA.... so, in the midwest, especially the northern midwest? Nothing.
UTI Universal Technical Institute has a 63% graduation rate. https://www.uti.edu/disclosure/student-graduation-rates
UTI claims 1.2 million jobs in the field by 2022. I call bullshit on that too, as does the BLS who cite 0.75 million in 2014 https://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/automotive-service-technicians-and-mechanics.htm
In May 2014, The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) published annual wage estimates for entry-level technicians that ranged from $21,270 to $28,130.
Entry-level technicians in Massachusetts annual wages ranged from $23,870 to $37,430
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/automotive-service-technicians-and-mechanics.htm
So, don't believe the hype from schools that need you to enroll in order to stay in business. Be skeptical, and make sure you have a job waiting for you after a year of school so you can pay off the student loan
May 2016 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates California
May 2016 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
NAICS 488500 - Freight Transportation Arrangement
Notice the 1st line, is about office admin. Yup, they are air conditioned, and make more than most mechanics
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