Is UEI College-Oceanside worth it?
UEI College-Oceanside is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Oceanside, California (large suburb), part of the UEI College system. It awarded 639 certificates in 2024, most often in electrician, medical assistant and automobile mechanics technology.
UEI College-Oceanside 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-Oceanside
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$25,525
Median earnings 4 years after
$34,461
Median earnings 10 years after
$31,141
Average net price
$29,253
Completion rate
69%
Completions (2024)
639
Years to pay back
3.4 years
Students (undergrad)
814
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $24,695 | $33,283 | 2,494 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate certificate | $33,444 | $46,711 | 1,212 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $19,904 | $30,713 | 1,105 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $25,699 | $32,714 | 477 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Undergraduate certificate | $25,094 | $35,591 | 358 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate certificate | $29,663 | $35,305 | 340 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $30,636 | $47,929 | 168 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate certificate | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 146 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 138 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 122 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 88 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 69 |
| Security and Loss Prevention Services | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 22 |
| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 21 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 19 |
| Medical Office Assistant/Specialist | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 14 |
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Sources: federal figures for UEI College-Oceanside. 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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