UEI College-Gardena
Gardena, California · Private, for-profit · 1,332 undergraduates
Of 8 programs with reported earnings, 2 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 6 fall short. Another 3 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $28,636 |
| $30k to $48k | $28,536 |
| $48k to $75k | $29,202 |
| $110k and up | $34,105 |
| All families (average) | $28,691 |
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 | $33,079 | -$3,897 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $38,338 | +$1,362 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 7 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $30,303 | -$6,673 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $43,528 | +$6,552 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 1.4 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $33,982 | -$2,994 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $35,860 | -$1,116 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $32,215 | -$4,761 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $31,157 | -$5,819 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 76% of students receive Pell grants · 60% 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.