Is UEI College-Gardena worth it?
UEI College-Gardena is a private for-profit, two-year institution in Gardena, California (large city), part of the UEI College system. It awarded 946 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in medical assistant, medical insurance coding specialist and welding technology.
UEI College-Gardena is part of UEI College
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for UEI College-Gardena
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$24,729
Median earnings 4 years after
$33,652
Median earnings 10 years after
$30,848
Average net price
$28,691
Completion rate
60%
Completions (2024)
946
Years to pay back
3.4 years
Students (undergrad)
1,332
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $24,039 | $33,079 | 793 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate certificate | $30,235 | $43,528 | 318 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $21,979 | $30,303 | 267 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $27,550 | $38,338 | 183 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $24,781 | $33,982 | 166 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Undergraduate certificate | $26,109 | $32,215 | 102 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate certificate | $23,026 | $35,860 | 84 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | $31,157 | N/A |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Public Health | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 211 |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 162 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 96 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 94 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 86 |
| Electrician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 83 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 82 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 59 |
| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 44 |
| Security and Loss Prevention Services | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 23 |
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Sources: federal figures for UEI College-Gardena. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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