WyoTech Reviews

"WYOTECH IS NOT YOUR FRIEND.The first thing you should notice is the amount of difficulty it is to find ACTUAL reviews about Wyotech. The school has gone to great lengths to get those pesky negative reviews hidden and removed from front page reviews like Google. They've stuffed their publicly available and unverifiable reviews with loaded and false opinions and praise. Every single 1-star review is basically saying the same thing: the school is crap. It is not at all the gear-head college and playground where passionate students come to hone their skills, push their talents to the next level, and inspire enthusiasms across the industry.Instead they'd rather drive you insane with their absolutely ludicrous policies, baiting you with the carrot while simultaneously hitting you with the stick. The only learning here is what you teach yourself. Want to attend Wyotech? Go buy the books at Barnes and Nobles, a used Wyotech shirt from eBay, and save yourself tens of thousands of dollars in the process getting what is, most likely, a stronger education. Vibrates. You've just graduated top of the class and ahead of any Wyotech kid. You can even give yourself perfect attendance with the stupid pins they attempt bribe you with on eBay if you really want some accolades. Then, because you made a good decision to invest in yourself and not this trade... "school" (I'm using that word very reluctantly) go spend all that saved money on some quality tools. Pay cash, you just saved a ton on financing a complete waste of your time - unless you really need 9 months to learn how to wear a name tag and how long to cut your hair. But only if you're male! If you're female, then do whatever you want because the dress code obviously does not apply to you and 97% of the male faculty do not actually have the testicular fortitude to uphold any amount of equality. But there is definitely favoritism.There is literally nothing they can or do to teach you that which you cannot teach yourself. The only advantage is having their precious shop to use - if/when they let you. Half in the class and half in the shop? That's a joke. One idiot 18-year-old kid with their daddy's disabled veteran plates on daddy's F350 makes a smartass remark and shop gets cancelled. On that note, you're really not missing anything. The shop is mostly a waste of time. The majority of the auto tech instructors are mostly useless without their PowerPoint crutches to stand on and rarely can one of them show you what they just "taught" you in the classroom without the help of another instructor or consulting a manual... Annnd then they're going to knock **YOUR** grade for it on the test tomorrow morning. Don't get me wrong, there are many instructors that HATE the office policies and are as passionate as it comes about what they do. Those instructors should know who you are, you are the only exception to any of this and I appreciate what you were able to teach considering all the restrictions the school puts on, literally, everyone.Dorm life? Laughable. The rules are so strictly enforced I felt like I had more liberties at Marine Corps boot camp in the early 2000's. Keep in mind, it is $600 a month and you are going to have roommates. I paid $700 for an apartment nearby. I didn't share it. I brought my dog. I could walk around naked if I felt like it and keep whatever I wanted in my room and I'm my fridge. Rethink the dorms, seriously. It is such a Wyotech rip-off. It's easy to find a place to live off campus without the constant Wyotech strangulation. I could gripe for days and days and days about this place. Hopefully I helped save at least one of you here a lot of money and a lot of heartache. I wasted so much time and money moving myself across the country only to be so completely disappointed by their course material and disgusted by how they treat their students. Especially veterans. They very obviously do not support our troops beyond the signage that tells you they support our troops. The same students whom, they seem to have forgotten, are the paying clients. The same students who keep their lights on and put food on their families tables. What a waste.You could not pay me to return.Read Less"

"Wyotech is a waste of time, you spend borderline 40,000$ just to play in a snap on playground. You will leave wyotech a lube tech since their cars are so old you don’t learn anything new or relevant. Iff you feel like blowing 40,000 then do it here!! Other than that the campus courtyards are always 80 degrees or warmer inside. BUY A AC, but the RA will probably take it. No matter where you live in campus the floor and ceiling is paper thin. Every footstep sounds like someone’s jumping above you at night. The instructors hardly have time to help you and everything is so outdated car wise you will learn nothing new. Good luck with the 40,000k in debtRead Less"

"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."