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HVAC program at UEI College-Gardena
Gardena, CA · Private for-profit 2-year · (424) 246-3000 · School website
On California's WIOA eligible training provider list (DOL file dated June 30, 2025) School takes federal student aid (IPEDS) Accreditor on file: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
The program in figures
- Tuition and fees, whole programIPEDS 2024-25, certificate (1 to under 2 years)
- $21,500
- LengthIPEDS
- 36 credit hours, 9 months
- CompletionsIPEDS 2023-24, all levels
- 86
- Graduates' median earnings, 1 year afterCollege Scorecard, 318 graduates
- $30,235
- Median earnings, 4 years afterCollege Scorecard
- $43,528
- Median federal debtCollege Scorecard, about $101 a month over 10 years
- $9,500
- National median, same field, 4 years afterCollege Scorecard, all schools
- $48,148
- Typical pay for HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installersBLS OEWS May 2025, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- $73,830
- Cost, length and completions: IPEDS complete data files, 2024-25 collection, read October 8, 2026.
- Earnings and debt: College Scorecard data files, June 10, 2026, read October 8, 2026.
- Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, read October 8, 2026.
On the WIOA list (California)
| Listed program | Tuition and fees | Length | Completed | Employed, 2nd quarter | Median earnings, 2nd quarter | Students who exited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Ventilation and Air ConditioningHeating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Diploma · In person · CIP 47.0201 | $21,489+ $11 books | 36 weeks, 20 hours a week | 55.1% | Suppressed | Suppressed | 98 |
Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults.gov (ETA-9171), June 30, 2025 file, read October 8, 2026. Matched by name, address and CIP code.
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