What programs are offered and at what credential level?

The school offers undergraduate certificates in Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Dental Support Services and Allied Professions, Health and Medical Administrative Services, and Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

What is the completion rate for students?

The reported completion rate is 58.2%.

Is this a public or private school?

This is a private for-profit school.

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UEI College-Tacoma

Tacoma, Washington · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 689 students · HVACDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceDental AssistingMedical Assisting

Avg net price / yr

$36,850

cheaper than 0% of comparable schools

Completion rate

58.2%

Median debt at completion

$9,500

Median earnings (10 yr)

$30,848

$837.1 earned per $1k of yearly net price

About

UEI College-Tacoma is a private for-profit school in Tacoma, WA that mainly awards certificates. It serves students seeking training in fields like HVAC, vehicle repair, and dental support. The average annual net price after financial aid is reported at $36,850.

What to know

A reported 66.3% of students receive Pell Grants, which indicates significant financial need among the student body. The school's completion rate is reported at 58.2%, meaning roughly six out of ten students finish their program. Typical median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $30,848, while median student debt at completion is $9,500.

Net price is 279% above the Washington median ($9,722) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 17% below the national median ($37,234) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	$26,933
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions	undergraduate certificate	$20,140
Health and Medical Administrative Services	undergraduate certificate	$21,417
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	undergraduate certificate	$19,879

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Questions students ask

How much does it cost on average after aid?: The average annual net price after financial aid is reported at $36,850.
What percentage of students receive Pell Grants?: A reported 66.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What programs are offered and at what credential level?: The school offers undergraduate certificates in Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Dental Support Services and Allied Professions, Health and Medical Administrative Services, and Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
What is the completion rate for students?: The reported completion rate is 58.2%.
Is this a public or private school?: This is a private for-profit school.

Nearby alternatives in Washington

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Lower Columbia College	Longview	$7,630	43.5%	$40,691

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026 release), school ID 497958. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.