UEI College-Gardena

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2021 Average Net Price

$27,389

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.13%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,248

100% Full-Time

About

UEI College-Gardena is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at UEI College-Gardena were Medical Assistant (269 degrees awarded), HVAC Maintenance (88 degrees), and Automobile Mechanics Technology (73 degrees).

In 2021, 701 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at UEI College-Gardena. 58.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (220 degrees), 2.44 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (90 degrees).

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)Unknown

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,389.

In 2021, 95% of undergraduate students attending UEI College-Gardena received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$27,389

2021 Value

0.772%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 UEI College-Gardena had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,389. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of UEI College-Gardena grew by 0.772%.

This chart compares the average net price of UEI College-Gardena (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at UEI College-Gardena received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at UEI College-Gardena (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.13%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at UEI College-Gardena was 4.13%, which represents 51 out of the 1234 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

UEI College-Gardena had a total enrollment of 1,248 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at UEI College-Gardena is 1,248 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at UEI College-Gardena are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at UEI College-Gardena, both undergraduate and graduate, is 38.6% Hispanic or Latino, 13.9% Black or African American, 8.01% Two or More Races, 1.04% White, 0.801% Asian, 0.321% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.24% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at UEI College-Gardena in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (22.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (16.3%) and Black or African American Female (8.25%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at UEI College-Gardena in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,248 students. The full-time enrollment at UEI College-Gardena is 1,248 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at UEI College-Gardena (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at UEI College-Gardena was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), UEI College-Gardena had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at UEI College-Gardena (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
482 enrolled students
Black or African American
173 enrolled students
Two or More Races
100 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at UEI College-Gardena is 38.6% Hispanic or Latino, 13.9% Black or African American, 8.01% Two or More Races, 1.04% White, 0.801% Asian, 0.321% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.24% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 115 more women than men received degrees from UEI College-Gardena. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at UEI College-Gardena is hispanic or latino (220 degrees awarded). There were 2.44 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (90 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at UEI College-Gardena is Medical Assistant (269 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC Maintenance (88 degrees) and Automobile Mechanics Technology (73 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at UEI College-Gardena, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (161 degrees awarded), Precision Production (55 degrees), and Health (435 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at UEI College-Gardena are Registered nurses (1,414,687 people), Accountants & auditors (1,039,604 people), Other managers (719,624 people), Financial managers (470,196 people), and Chief executives & legislators (368,647 people).

The most specialized majors at UEI College-Gardena in 2021 are Mechanical Technologies (161 degrees awarded), Precision Production (55 degrees), Health (435 degrees), Protective Services (19 degrees), and Business (31 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at UEI College-Gardena are Surgeons, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Chief executives & legislators, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at UEI College-Gardena are Mechanical Technologies (161 degrees awarded), Precision Production (55 degrees), Health (435 degrees), Protective Services (19 degrees), and Business (31 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at UEI College-Gardena are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,750,040 people), Elementary & secondary schools (684,333 people), Banking & related activities (483,530 people), Computer Systems Design (480,795 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (480,667 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by UEI College-Gardena.

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
269 degree-majors awarded
HVAC Maintenance
88 degree-majors awarded
Automobile Mechanics Technology
73 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at UEI College-Gardena was Medical Assistant with 269 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at UEI College-Gardena according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

293

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

408

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 293 degrees were awarded to men at UEI College-Gardena, which is 0.718 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (408).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at UEI College-Gardena by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 83 degrees were awarded to men at UEI College-Gardena in HVAC Maintenance, which is 16.6 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 227 degrees were awarded to men at UEI College-Gardena in Medical Assistant, which is 5.4 times more than the 42 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

44%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 44% of students graduating from UEI College-Gardena completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
220 degrees awarded
Black or African American
90 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at UEI College-Gardena is hispanic or latino (220 degrees awarded). There were 2.44 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (90 degrees).

49.6% of degree recipients (348 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
127 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
93 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
56 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at UEI College-Gardena is hispanic or latino female (127 degrees awarded). There were 1.37 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (93 degrees).