Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 396960
- Phone: (626) 282-7765
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
- Phone: (562) 403-2660
Financial Aid Office
- Phone: (562) 403-2660
FINANCIAL AID RATE
95%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
30:1Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Auto Mechanic Program
The auto mechanic program at UEI College – Gardena prepares students for careers as department store service mechanics, auto part specialists, emissions inspectors, rental car fleet mechanic, specialty shop technicians, and car test driver/mechanic. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Program courses include: brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air conditioning systems. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer auto mechanic program.
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UEI College – Gardena
200 W Main St, Alhambra, CA
UEI College - Gardena (previously named American Auto Institute) is a private institution that provides training and education opportunities for its students. Over 380 students have completed their education in the last few years based on published graduation information with a graduation rate of around 71%. UEI College - Gardena has several great programs to select from. Listed below are the more popular programs offered:
- Auto Mechanic
- Medical Insurance Specialist
- Pharmacy Technician
- Computer Hardware Technology
- Criminal Justice
To help students and recent graduates, UEI College - Gardena may offer some services to students like:
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
The last reported accreditation for this school was done by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. Please visit uei.edu for more information on programs offered and consumer disclosures.
Students Enrolled in the Auto Mechanic Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. UEI College – Gardena offers a less than two-year award program in auto mechanic.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
---|---|
Male | 63 |
Female | 9 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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American Indian | 1 |
Asian | 3 |
Black | 10 |
Hispanic | 37 |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders | 1 |
White | 1 |
Multiple Races | 2 |
Unknown | 17 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Auto Mechanic program at UEI College – Gardena, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
Description
Install, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment, including sound, sonar, security, navigation, and surveillance systems on trains, watercraft, or other mobile equipment.
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
Description
Install, diagnose, or repair communications, sound, security, or navigation equipment in motor vehicles.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -50.0% from 2014 to 2024
Automotive Master Mechanics
Description
Repair automobiles, trucks, buses, and other vehicles. Master mechanics repair virtually any part on the vehicle or specialize in the transmission system.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, automotive master mechanics employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.3% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, UEI College – Gardena may offer services like:- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Assisting students to find work