Is UEI College-Tacoma worth it?
UEI College-Tacoma is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Tacoma, Washington (midsize city), part of the UEI College system. It awarded 399 certificates in 2024, most often in medical assistant; automobile mechanics technology; and heating, air conditioning.
UEI College-Tacoma 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-Tacoma
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
$36,850
Completion rate
58%
Completions (2024)
399
Years to pay back
4.4 years
Students (undergrad)
689
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 |
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 | 158 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 70 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 66 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 54 |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 51 |
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Sources: federal figures for UEI College-Tacoma. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Washington. Counts under 10 are not published.
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