WyoTech Reviews

"A Warning About WyotechIf you’re considering Wyotech, proceed with caution. The school is not what recruiters make it out to be. Their job is to pull you in and, unfortunately, they’re very good at it.Courses:The courses leave much to be desired. Most of us felt like they were outdated and underwhelming. For example, in High-Performance Powertrain, a significant amount of time is spent on carburated engines—a technology that’s largely obsolete—and very little time is spent on tuning for turbochargers or superchargers. Meanwhile, Motorsports Chassis Fabrication focuses mostly on basic welding practice. Instead of building a chassis or learning advanced fabrication techniques, you’ll spend hours running beads on steel coupons, that is, if you can find a working tool or the steel to weld. Worse, the instructors are inconsistent in what they consider a quality weld, and the techniques taught don’t align with real-world practices. For example, students are discouraged from using proper welding patterns because the school claims they generate too much heat—a notion completely disconnected from industry standards.The Automotive Technology course was equally disappointing. Far too much time was spent in the classroom rather than in the shop, and this imbalance seemed to be a recurring theme across all programs. Instructors largely read from PowerPoint slides, followed by a quiz for homework and a test the next day. Welcome to WyoTech.Many core instructors spend more time sharing “war stories” from their days as techs than teaching key concepts, seemingly in an effort to scare students into compliance rather than fostering understanding or enthusiasm.Administration:The administration is one of the most frustrating aspects of the school. While there are a few good individuals, the majority seem more concerned with enforcing trivial rules than supporting student success.Dress Code:The school enforces petty rules, such as penalizing one male student for their hair touching their eyebrows while simultaneously ignoring more than a half dozen others, some with longer hair. Students lose points for infractions throughout the day or are sent home—only to be docked additional points for their absence.Attendance Micromanagement:The school takes attendance eight times a day. If you’re even a second late, you lose points. And being late twice in one day can result in a “lack of professionalism” penalty.Nitpicking:Points can be deducted for absurd reasons, such as wearing safety shoes that aren’t deemed “blue-collar enough” or clipping your ID card to your belt instead of your shirt pocket. These arbitrary rules feel designed to trip you up rather than help you succeed.The Points System:Wyotech’s point system is unnecessarily punitive. You need 1,400 points to pass a course and 1,800 for a perfect score. While this might sound achievable, the school’s obsession with petty infractions makes it easy to fall short—even if your grades in theory and lab work are solid.There’s little to no flexibility for life’s challenges. Sick kids, doctor’s appointments, or emergencies don’t matter. Even if you are admitted to the hospital, a doctor's note means nothing to them. You lose points, and the amount is often decided arbitrarily.Overpriced and Overhyped:Wyotech feels more like a business than an educational institution. It’s a playground for Snap-On, with the live-in dealer selling students $40,000+ in tools on terrible terms. The course material is outdated, the facilities are underwhelming, and the focus seems to be on enforcing rules rather than fostering learning.Final Thoughts:I cannot confidently recommend Wyotech to anyone. If you’re a passionate gearhead looking for an inspiring learning environment, this isn’t it. Instead, I suggest exploring programs at your local community college. Wyotech prioritizes its image over its students and offers little beyond teaching you how to clock in on time and dress according to their rigid rules.Don’t let the recruiters sell you a dream. The reality is far less exciting.Read Less"

"WyoTech is strict and you need to know your stuff and study to do well. I got A's and B's and one C. The instructors become your best friends theyre awesome. Those career fairs they put on are crazy. The employers and companies care more about your attendance, attitude and vibe than your actual experience. Do as many interviews as you physically can and you'll be good. I'm not surprised there are bad reviews, this school is hard which upsets people for sure. But I found this school to be the best fit for me zero regretsRead Less"

"I took Diesel and Chassis fab. Graduated last June. I did a lot of research before I decided to sign up and why I decided to go was 3 main reasons - I could get more certifications at wyo, the 9 months vs 12-24 month schools and the career fairs. The certs I've graduated and got 9 certs and I'm still working on my John Deere Uni. I figured if I can get my training done in 9 months vs 2 years, I'll save 15 months, which I can work faster and have a head start.the career fairs, not goning to lie, were impressive. I did 8 interviews and landed working at my local DOT. But in a few years I want to work in the oil fields. They pay well. I choose DOT becuase of the holidays and time off I get. More of a relaxed enviroment. We fix and maintain everything from chain saws to dozers. If I were to do it all over again, I would spent the money and have installed air sping and 4 linked my truck in chassis fab. Just a Tip -I would at least save up, borrow or donate plasma for money before chassis fab so you can have money for materials for your own vehicle. Very fun classRead Less"

"My program won't help me with anything that I try to pursue in the field I am in school for. If I do manage to get a job in that field I will have to be retaught because what we learn is outdated and doesn't have anything to do with real world experiences. A friend of mine who took auto had asked me if I knew how to take apart a diesel engine since I took the diesel core and I infact do not. All we did in that class was valve adjustments. And the other corners are similar to this, where we don't learn anything that could be applicable to the real world. Side note. Maintainance sucks, they come into your dorm unannounced, don't leave any cards, or don't do what's asked of them, and they leave huge messes behing.Read Less"

"I took the diesel and advanced diesel program. Diesel core was okay, but advanced diesel was really great. If you take advanced diesel, know when your order parts for these trucks they may show up late, wyotech doesn’t care, you need to get to the shop early and leave late just to pass. Another tip, is get a good tool partner. Someone smart that wants to be there. This was not like college, it was pretty much a training program. I’m from Yakima, Washington but I decided to work at Wyoming Machinery after I graduated. I work on 795 CAT haul trucks. It’s not easy work but I’m making around $10k a month now. WyoTech seems like a good choice if you want to work in the diesel industryRead Less"

"WyoTech for me has been great. I had some good experience at my Skills center before I ca, but still learned a lot. Especially is light duty diesel, Ev’s and hybrids. Really had me relaize I didn’t know much. Happy to say I’ve been talking to a Porsche and Audi dealership. They like that I had upholstery experience. Good luck"

"This school is tough, not for everyone. I went to a community college diesel program for a year, served, then WyoTech. This school is different. I rebuilt my ford 460 engine in performance class, ran it on the dyno, and replaced most suspension components. I helped a ton of my fellow students with their projects before I finished WyoTech. Electronics are where most people struggle, especially with the new cars you work on, hybrids and electric cars. Pay attention, finish the paperwork they give you, don’t copy, don’t cheat and you’ll be successful. Best of luck.Read Less"

"Here are my thoughts and recommendations for the school. First off, I had a good experience and you should go to wyotech but there were some minor things Id change. First housing, the unit was pretty big but without air conditioning the summer was rough, I had a fan blasting on me but I wish I bought a portable R2D2 AC thing. Also, the bed is stiff, so you need to buy a mattress topper. For the classroom and shop, you get exactly what you put into it. In the shop I’d recommend you have something to work on after your comp book, your car or a friend’s car, there will be down time after your course book is done. For tests, they are hard, you need to study. Getting above a 3.0 GPA here is tough. If you want to work hard and accomplish pretty much anything you want, you can. Most of the instructors are really good, I only had complaints about one. The issue with the one was he was ridiculously power hungry and played favoritism in the class. I reported him to the office with evidence lol I’m not sure if they did anything. I’ve been employed for 3 months now, loving my job so far. I work at a specialized fab shop. I do repairs and fabrication in the field. I took the motorsport welding class. I took welding in high school for 3 years, I did more welding and structural welding here in a month than I did in my whole life. My company also gave me a truck for work. This is an awesome school but I’d recommend, if you can find a place to live off campus, I’d go for it. Have fun!Read Less"

"I've always wanted to get an automotive degree, inspired by my Dad who runs his own vintage car mechanics shop. While learning from the family is great, I was seeking a degree that could get me a higher paying salary long term. I saw some bad reviews here and decided to tour the campus. On campus I had positive interactions with the students and chose to listen to them. Everyone really seemed to be happy to be there. My mom and I also had a chance to meet the owner of wyotech, he was in the shop. The campus shops are bigger than I expected. Make the right decision for yourself, go to Laramie if you can. I really don’t think there is a better diesel school than this. I plan on working with a gas or mining company after I graduate, they seem to pay the best. While my upbringing started my love for cars, wyotech really gave me hands on experience and skills for real life work.Read Less"

"I graduated from Wyotech in January this year. I refered a friend to the school and he saw some reviews on here and I thought I'd share my time here too. The classes went far beyond what I learned in my high school, automotive classes. I was worried that I would be repeating a lot of information, but the hands-on experience really prepared me to find a job after graduation. Living on-campus is a huge advantage. You are able to get more time in the shop and make lots of friends. This school was well worth it for me, but you have to apply yourself and want to be here. I borrowed the money for school and housing and the company i'm working for is helping make back the payments I borrowed for school. If your considering the industry, wyotech is the best choice and is tons of fun. I recommend taking chassis fabrication if you want to weld.Read Less"

"I took Auotmotive, Chassis Fab and Trim & Upholstry. I was at the school for a 12 months because I took one more class than most people. I loved the school and Laramie and got a job at the career fair at Earthroamer trucks. I like the work. I learned so much at this school and they let me do projects and repairs on my truck while I went there. All these bad reviews are probably from people that had missed too many days in class so they had to repeat a subject. If you like cars and trucks, this schools is amazing.Read Less"

"Financial aid / housing is terrible, the hours for school is 7-4:15 so it’s practically impossible to get a job and there’s no AC. You are only allowed to miss a couple days per month and a half, so when I got covid they treated me like I failed the class, and refused to give me my monthly check that I live off of. Not to mention you are only in the classroom some days, and when you are in the shop there’s very little instruction. If you have no knowledge of this trade and or your low on money, I would highly recommend you avoid Wyotech.Read Less"

"The instructors don’t care about you, and the administrators just care about money. While attending I was ignored by my teachers when I asked questions about certain procedures. They leave you alone with expensive equipment and make you operate it with no training. Then when it breaks because it was “teckerized”, you have to pay the bill for it. Do not go here because all the certifications you can get here do not do anything in the real world and when working for a different job they are going to send you to a better school when you learn something for freeRead Less"

"I am recovering from the bad decision that I made to attend this school , They truly told me that I could earn $65k as a diesel mechanic and it turns out ... that is a lie and only after years of experience , I didn’t realize that wyotech on your resume is something people laugh at . I put my mom into $35,000 in debt and I cannot pay the monthly bill , I am dealing with destroying my moms finances and that fact I could have just gotten an internship for free and be debt free and happy , I did enjoy meeting some friends but we are all in the same situation and I suggest you do not fall into this scam. I had no idea what for profit meant , I thought that meant private school , I was very wrong . They preyed on me and my mom who has no formal education to take a loan for me .Read Less"

"Was a great experience and learned new things. However, no job placement (gave a list of shops picked out of magazines but all just threw them away without opening [went by after graduating to check on employment and was told by the owners]), no company would hire me for anything other than apprenticeship (all places did not accept WyoTec's curriculum), massive debt and useless certificate. Went in not knowing much and had great life experiences but one is better off at the local community college. Majority of people from my class of 40+ are not working in the trade and those that are went in with prior experiences and knowledge.Read Less"

"nothing good to say at all. waste of money waste of time. they make it sound great during interview. do not waste your time and money. they tell you want you want to hear. promise this promise that but its not true. I learned more in high school at the career center in Idaho"

"WyTech is the place to be. I learned from guys that are truly passionate about the industry and about you as a person. WyoTech becomes your family and it shows by how passionate alumni are about the school. Not only did they give me the skills to go out into the workforce, I had a job before I graduated."

"Everything I knew before I got there from high school did not graduate because I missed my third day and they kick me out so I have a 30,000 bill for nothing. So I don't think it is worth the money and you could go to a community college for a lot less and get the same result."

"I started attending Wyotech in Laramie, Wyoming for a year taking the diesel core program and date program for diesel and decided to stay for Motorsport chassis fabrication. When I first started I had no clue about the diesel industry, nor did I know how to weld properly. After taking these I can say I can properly work on trucks and even build a chassis for a vehicle. The instructors cared about our education and teaching us what they knew and how it would be done in a shop."

"When I went to Wyotech there was only the Wyoming school. The reviews I've red lead me to believe the expansion of this school was its downfall. I'm not embarrassed to have gone to this school but I choose it over UTI because Wyotec offered the automotive collision Degree. I earned my associate's degree and have been in the industry as an automotive painter for almost 20 years. My instructors were true techs from the field they were teaching and knew their craft and were brutally honest when telling you you will be qualified to sweep floors and be a helper in your field....that said they also gave advice as not to spout off knolage thinking you know it all. They preached hard work and following the teachings of whom ever you worked for after school...they were right. This degree will not make you a tech as soon as you graduate there is way to much to learn and years of skill involved to simply make a living an what is taught. I spent just under 2 years as a helper before becoming a painter on my own and my degree gave me the leverage to make that push. All said and done I stayed in the automotive painting field because I needed to justify taking out the school loans. As I write this I'm a 39yo tech that makes decent money but has the daily aches and pains of a blue collar job I paid to have a career in. I still love what I do every day but if you are at all thinking about this profession know this...it is hard dirty work that will degrade your body over time BUT it is so very rewarding.Read Less"