UEI College-Garden Grove
Garden Grove, California · Private, for-profit · 1,073 undergraduates
Of 7 programs with reported earnings, 2 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 5 fall short.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $27,793 |
| $30k to $48k | $27,589 |
| $48k to $75k | $28,797 |
| $75k to $110k | $31,593 |
| $110k and up | $33,738 |
| All families (average) | $28,182 |
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 | $33,283 | -$3,693 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $46,711 | +$9,735 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 1 yr |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $30,713 | -$6,263 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $47,929 | +$10,953 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $32,714 | -$4,262 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $35,591 | -$1,385 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $35,305 | -$1,671 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 74% of students receive Pell grants · 63% 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.