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UEI College-Huntington Park

Huntington Park, California · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:

Medical assistant programsElectrician schoolsDental assistant schoolsHVAC schools
70%completion rate · California avg 64%
$9,500median debt of graduates
$29,172median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$31,141median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$34,673annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (Accredited)
Address: 6055 Pacific Boulevard, Huntington Park, CA 90255 · Phone: (323) 319-9500 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

UEI College-Huntington Park is a private for-profit trade school in Huntington Park, CA offering medical assistant, electrician, and dental assistant programs, accredited by ACCET.

UEI College-Huntington Park has a 69.6% completion rate, above the state average of 64.2%, with median graduate debt of $9,500 and median earnings of $31,141 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance at UEI College-Huntington Park is $34,673; the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, and 77.3% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
UEI College-Huntingto… UEI College-Huntingto…: 69.6% 69.6% California average California average: 64.2% 64.2% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Medical assistants$39,290$49,660$61,870
Electricians$46,800$76,160$103,000
Dental assistants$38,790$50,110$60,670
HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers$46,950$72,560$90,780

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in California (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 379 $21,249 $21,893 $9,500
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 1–2 years 180 not reported not reported not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 121 $20,468 $20,628 $9,500
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 1–2 years 92 $30,225 not reported $9,500

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

UEI College-Huntington Park is a private for-profit trade school located in Huntington Park, California, a large suburb. The campus is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training and is Title IV eligible, meaning students can use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants. Across its four program families, the school's most-completed trade programs are medical assistant programs, electrician schools, and dental assistant schools, with 772 total trade completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 1,079.

Federal Scorecard data shows a completion rate of 69.6%, above the state average of 64.2%. Median debt for graduates is reported at $9,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $31,141. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $34,673, and 77.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a largely low-income student population. Placement rates are not reported for this campus in federal data.

This campus may suit students seeking shorter, focused training in fields like medical assisting, electrical work, dental assisting, or HVAC rather than a traditional multi-year degree, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adult learners and career changers considering enrollment should verify current program offerings, schedules, and costs directly with the school by phone at (323) 319-9500 or via its website. Prospective students can also confirm accreditation status and review detailed outcome data independently through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

UEI College-Huntington Park offers four program families, most notably medical assistant programs, electrician schools, and dental assistant schools, along with HVAC programs.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this campus is Title IV eligible, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grant funding.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 69.6%, which is above the California state average of 64.2%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt for graduates is reported at $9,500.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $31,141.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is listed at $34,673.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

UEI College-Huntington Park is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs and financial aid outcomes compared to public or non-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (323) 319-9500 or visit its website for details.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation status and review detailed outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at the provided link.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The programs offered, such as medical assisting and electrician training, are commonly pursued by career changers, though fit depends on individual goals; specific schedule flexibility is not reported for this campus in federal data.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing and certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for program-specific certification information.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach UEI College-Huntington Park at (323) 319-9500 or through its website at https://www.uei.edu/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard to compare outcomes across schools directly.

Nearby trade and career schools in California

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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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