Is UEI College-Bakersfield worth it?
UEI College-Bakersfield is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Bakersfield, California (large city), part of the UEI College system. It awarded 1,113 certificates in 2024, most often in medical assistant, electrician and automobile mechanics technology.
UEI College-Bakersfield is part of UEI College
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for UEI College-Bakersfield
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$21,537
Median earnings 4 years after
$29,409
Median earnings 10 years after
$27,688
Average net price
$27,257
Completion rate
68%
Completions (2024)
1,113
Years to pay back
3.7 years
Students (undergrad)
1,415
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $20,254 | $28,142 | 825 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate certificate | $23,433 | $37,597 | 306 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $22,329 | $35,148 | 225 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $17,746 | $23,836 | 215 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate certificate | $23,849 | $29,887 | 167 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $23,259 | $33,433 | 142 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Undergraduate certificate | $17,210 | $24,476 | 95 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 276 |
| Electrician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 244 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 199 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 111 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 97 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 70 |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 44 |
| Security and Loss Prevention Services | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 40 |
| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 32 |
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Sources: federal figures for UEI College-Bakersfield. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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