UEI College-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, California · Private, for-profit · 1,415 undergraduates
Of 7 programs with reported earnings, 1 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 6 fall short. Another 1 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $26,842 |
| $30k to $48k | $26,916 |
| $48k to $75k | $28,383 |
| $75k to $110k | $29,811 |
| $110k and up | $32,499 |
| All families (average) | $27,257 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $28,142 | -$8,834 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $35,148 | -$1,828 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $23,836 | -$13,140 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $37,597 | +$621 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 15.3 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $33,433 | -$3,543 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $29,887 | -$7,089 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $24,476 | -$12,500 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 78% of students receive Pell grants · 68% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.