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UEI College-Mesa

Mesa, Arizona · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:

Medical assistant programsAuto mechanic schoolsElectrician schoolsDental assistant schoolsMedical billing & coding programsHVAC schools
50%completion rate · Arizona avg 64%
$9,500median debt of graduates
$29,172median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$31,141median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,445annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (Accredited)
Address: 1420 W. Southern Avenue, Suite D, Mesa, AZ 85202 · Phone: (408) 885-8901 · 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-Mesa is a private for-profit trade school in Mesa, Arizona offering medical assistant, auto mechanic, and electrician programs, accredited by ACCET.

UEI College-Mesa has a 50.3% completion rate, below the Arizona state average of 64.4%, 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-Mesa is $40,445, and the school accepts federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants, with 73.6% of students receiving Pell.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
UEI College-Mesa UEI College-Mesa: 50.3% 50.3% Arizona average Arizona average: 64.4% 64.4% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Medical assistants$38,100$45,940$48,450
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$34,660$49,570$65,360
Electricians$45,540$61,060$77,060
Dental assistants$38,500$49,000$57,880
Medical records specialists$36,530$47,630$61,350
HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers$37,950$59,400$73,810

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Arizona (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 159 $21,249 $21,893 $9,500
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 66 not reported not reported $9,500
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 51 $20,468 $20,628 $9,500
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 1–2 years 51 not reported not reported not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 1–2 years 29 $24,645 $22,778 $9,500
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 1–2 years 27 $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-Mesa is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Mesa, Arizona. It is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training, and students here can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, since the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus offers six program families, with the most-enrolled being medical assistant programs, auto mechanic schools, and electrician schools.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 50.3%, which is below the Arizona state average of 64.4%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings ten years after entry were $31,141. The annual cost of attendance is reported as $40,445, and 73.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.

This campus may suit students seeking shorter, focused career-training programs rather than multi-year degrees, particularly those in medical assisting, automotive repair, or electrical trades. Program length details specific to each track are not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should confirm schedules directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review the latest outcome figures, check with the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training and consult 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-Mesa offers six program families, most notably medical assistant programs, auto mechanic schools, and electrician schools, along with dental assistant, medical billing/coding, and HVAC programs.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, UEI College-Mesa is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.

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

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students may 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 50.3%, which is below the Arizona state average of 64.4%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

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

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings ten years after entry are reported as $31,141.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is reported as $40,445.

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

UEI College-Mesa is a private for-profit school, which can mean different tuition structures and outcomes compared to public or non-profit institutions; prospective students should compare cost and outcome data carefully.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (408) 885-8901 or visit https://www.uei.edu/ for details.

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

You can confirm accreditation through the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training and review official outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?496955.

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

The school's program families, such as medical assisting, auto mechanics, and electrical trades, are commonly associated with shorter career-focused training, but specific fit for adult career changers is not detailed in federal data; contact the school to discuss options.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach UEI College-Mesa by phone at (408) 885-8901 or through its website at https://www.uei.edu/.

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

Direct comparisons to nearby schools are not reported in this data; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?496955 to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across schools.

Other trade and career schools in Mesa, AZ

See all trade and career schools in Arizona or search by ZIP code.

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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