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Unitek College

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

LPN / LVN programsMedical assistant programsDental assistant schools
not reportedcompletion rate · California avg 64%
$10,700median debt of graduates
$62,043median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$79,550median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$27,775annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges | Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (Accredited)
Address: 4670 Auto Mall Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94538 · Phone: (888) 775-1514 · 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.

Unitek College is a private for-profit trade school in Fremont, CA offering LPN/LVN, medical assistant, and dental assistant programs, accredited by ACCSC and CCNE.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt is $10,700 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $79,550; the completion rate compared to the state average of 64.2% is not reported.

Annual cost of attendance at Unitek College is $27,775, federal financial aid is accepted under Title IV, and 44.9% of students receive Pell Grants.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$64,390$79,750$93,720
Medical assistants$39,290$49,660$61,870
Dental assistants$38,790$50,110$60,670

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
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 860 $52,224 $51,180 $16,610
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 497 $30,554 $31,590 $7,715
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 55 $25,376 not reported $9,039

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

Unitek College is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Fremont, California. It holds Title IV status, meaning students can apply for federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants. The school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and, for its nursing offerings, by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Its most-awarded programs are LPN / LVN programs, medical assistant programs, and dental assistant schools, with 3 total program families offered on this campus.

Federal data shows 1,412 trade completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 4,972. The campus completion rate compared to the state average of 64.2% is not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,700, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $79,550. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $27,775, and 44.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment.

Given its concentration in short, credential-focused healthcare programs like LPN/LVN, medical assistant, and dental assistant training, this campus may suit students seeking direct entry into clinical support roles rather than multi-year associate or bachelor's degrees; adult or career-changer fit is not explicitly reported for this campus in federal data beyond program structure. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and program-level outcomes directly through the accreditors listed and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Unitek College offers LPN / LVN programs, medical assistant programs, and dental assistant schools, totaling 3 program families on this campus.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and its 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 may apply for FAFSA and Pell Grant funding.

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

The campus-specific completion rate compared to the state average of 64.2% is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard for further detail.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $10,700, per federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $79,550 for graduates of this campus.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is listed at $27,775.

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

Unitek College is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition pricing and financial aid eligibility compared to public or non-profit schools.

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 for schedule and duration details.

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

You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and check outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?459204.

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

The campus offers short, credential-focused healthcare programs such as LPN/LVN and medical assistant training, which may suit career changers seeking direct entry roles; specific adult-learner fit data is not reported in federal data.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Unitek College at (888) 775-1514 or through its website, https://unitekcollege.edu/.

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

Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard for side-by-side comparisons.

Other trade and career schools in Fremont, CA

See all trade and career schools in California 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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