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UEI College-Riverside

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

Medical assistant programsElectrician schoolsHVAC schoolsDental assistant schoolsMedical billing & coding programsPharmacy technician programs
71%completion rate · California avg 64%
$9,500median debt of graduates
$27,374median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$30,848median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$33,956annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (Accredited)
Address: 1860 University Avenue, Riverside, CA 92507 · Phone: (951) 300-5500 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
Sanction on record, since lifted — Mar 2024 · Warning or Equivalent-Factors Affecting Academic Quality · Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges; Nov 2024 · Renewal of Accreditation.
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-Riverside is a private for-profit trade school in Riverside, California offering medical assistant, electrician, and HVAC programs, accredited by ACCSC.

UEI College-Riverside has a 70.5% completion rate, above the California state average of 64.2%, with median graduate debt of $9,500 and median earnings of $30,848 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance at UEI College-Riverside is $33,956, federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used, and 71.4% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
UEI College-Riverside UEI College-Riverside: 70.5% 70.5% 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
HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers$46,950$72,560$90,780
Dental assistants$38,790$50,110$60,670
Medical records specialists$43,800$61,810$80,630
Pharmacy technicians$42,850$55,110$65,590

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 303 $20,561 $19,879 $9,500
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 1–2 years 215 not reported not reported not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 1–2 years 161 $30,359 not reported $9,500
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 126 $21,803 $20,140 $9,500
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 1–2 years 50 $25,599 $21,417 $9,500
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 45 $20,561 $19,879 $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-Riverside is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Riverside, California. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and it participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students may use FAFSA-based aid such as Pell Grants to help cover costs. The campus offers six program families, with its top programs being medical assistant programs, electrician schools, and HVAC schools.

Federal data show a completion rate of 70.5%, above the state average of 64.2%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry were reported at $30,848. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $33,956, and 71.4% 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 traditional multi-year degrees, based on the program families listed, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adult learners and career changers should independently confirm program length, schedule, and licensing requirements with the school directly. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome data, prospective students can check the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and consult the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

UEI College-Riverside offers six program families, with the top programs being medical assistant programs, electrician schools, and HVAC schools.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.

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

Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.

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

The completion rate is 70.5%, which is above the California state average of 64.2%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, according to federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $30,848.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is listed at $33,956.

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

UEI College-Riverside is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and institutional funding compared to public or non-profit schools.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (951) 300-5500 or visit uei.edu to confirm.

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

You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at the provided link.

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

The listed program families suggest focused, career-specific training, but specific fit for adult career changers, including schedule flexibility, is not reported in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm.

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

Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (951) 300-5500 for program-specific details.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can contact UEI College-Riverside at (951) 300-5500 or visit https://www.uei.edu/ for application information.

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

Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?470038 for comparison tools.

Other trade and career schools in Riverside, CA

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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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