UEI College-Garden Grove
Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 63%
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at UEI College-Garden Grove, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 31% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 35th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at UEI College-Garden Grove
Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $30,636 | $47,929 | -7% | #205 of 319 | #246 | $9,500 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | $33,444 | $46,711 | -3% | #136 of 226 | #179 | $9,500 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | $25,094 | $35,591 | +9% | #41 of 104 | #54 | $9,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $29,663 | $35,305 | -39% | #169 of 176 | #171 | $9,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $24,695 | $33,283 | -3% | #397 of 637 | #569 | $9,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $25,699 | $32,714 | -8% | #378 of 496 | #475 | $9,500 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $19,904 | $30,713 | -9% | #259 of 332 | #312 | $9,500 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The UEI College-Garden Grove Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $990,605
- Avg rent near campus: $2,664/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 90680 (2.6% cap, Stanton)
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🏆 Where UEI College-Garden Grove Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
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Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from UEI College-Garden Grove's top programs commonly pursue.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is UEI College-Garden Grove a good school?
- Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology