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United Education Institute-Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:

Medical assistant programsHVAC schoolsDental assistant schoolsElectrician schoolsAuto mechanic schoolsMedical billing & coding programs
53%completion rate · Nevada avg 70%
$9,500median debt of graduates
$27,374median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$30,848median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$36,709annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (Accredited)
Address: 3450 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89169 · Phone: (949) 892-4717 · 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.

United Education Institute-Las Vegas is a private for-profit trade school in Las Vegas, NV offering medical assistant, HVAC, and dental assistant programs, accredited by ACCSC.

United Education Institute-Las Vegas has a 52.6% completion rate, below the Nevada average of 70.4%, 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 United Education Institute-Las Vegas is $36,709, federal financial aid can be used here, and 72.6% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
United Education Inst… United Education Inst…: 52.6% 52.6% Nevada average Nevada average: 70.4% 70.4% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Medical assistants$37,400$45,200$47,330
HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers$41,040$60,510$76,590
Dental assistants$36,870$47,110$48,450
Electricians$46,110$73,570$96,550
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$33,500$48,290$73,790
Medical records specialists$36,990$50,300$65,160

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Nevada (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 201 $20,561 $19,879 $9,500
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 1–2 years 72 $30,359 not reported $9,500
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 59 $21,803 $20,140 $9,500
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 1–2 years 58 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 56 $27,015 $26,933 $9,500
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 1–2 years 49 $25,599 $21,417 $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

United Education Institute-Las Vegas is a private for-profit trade school located in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and students here can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants. The campus awards programs across six trade fields, most commonly medical assistant programs, HVAC schools, and dental assistant schools.

Federal data show a completion rate of 52.6%, which is below the Nevada state average of 70.4%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings ten years after entry are $30,848. The annual cost of attendance is $36,709, and 72.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating the campus serves a largely low-income student population.

This campus may suit students seeking shorter, hands-on training programs in fields like medical assisting, HVAC, or dental assisting rather than a traditional multi-year degree path; program length details are not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should confirm program duration directly with the school. Adult career-changers considering this campus should weigh the below-average completion rate and earnings figures against their own goals. To verify current accreditation status and review the latest outcome data, check the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and confirm details directly with United Education Institute.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

United Education Institute-Las Vegas offers six program families, most notably medical assistant programs, HVAC schools, and dental assistant schools, along with electrician, auto mechanic, and medical billing/coding programs.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the campus is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), and its 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 can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.

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

The completion rate is 52.6%, which is below the Nevada state average of 70.4%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, per federal Scorecard data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings ten years after entry are $30,848, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is $36,709.

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

This is a private for-profit school, which can mean higher tuition than public alternatives; students should compare costs and outcomes carefully.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (949) 892-4717 or visit uei.edu to confirm.

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

You can check accreditation and federal outcome data directly on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?496919.

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

The program families listed (medical assistant, HVAC, dental assistant, etc.) are common career-changer fields, but specific fit depends on schedule and length details not reported here; contact the school to confirm.

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

Licensing requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school directly to ask about certification or licensure tied to specific programs.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach United Education Institute-Las Vegas at (949) 892-4717 or through its website, uei.edu.

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

Comparative data on nearby schools is not included in this listing; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across other campuses.

Other trade and career schools in Las Vegas, NV

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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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