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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-Gardena, 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: 34th 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-Gardena
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | $30,235 | $43,528 | -10% | #168 of 226 | #211 | $9,500 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $27,550 | $38,338 | -26% | #285 of 319 | #307 | $9,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $23,026 | $35,860 | -38% | #161 of 176 | #164 | $9,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $24,781 | $33,982 | -4% | #328 of 496 | #451 | $9,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $24,039 | $33,079 | -3% | #406 of 637 | #578 | $9,500 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | $26,109 | $32,215 | -1% | #61 of 104 | #68 | $9,500 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | — | $31,157 | -28% | #43 of 46 | #45 | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $21,979 | $30,303 | -10% | #273 of 332 | #319 | $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-Gardena Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $758,295
- Avg rent near campus: $2,350/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 90220 (3.3% cap, Compton)
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🏆 Where UEI College-Gardena Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- 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