Electrical and Power Transmission Installers at UEI College-Phoenix

The electrical trades offer solid career prospects, but UEI College-Phoenix's certificate comes with questions because all the key numbers here are estimates, not actual graduate outcomes. Based on what similar electrical programs nationally report, first-year earnings around $38,700 against roughly $11,000 in debt suggests a manageable 3.5-month payback period. That's respectable for a certificate program and aligns with what you'd expect from skilled trades training.

The challenge is context. Other Arizona schools in this field report lower debt—around $7,100 at the state median—while producing similar or slightly lower earnings. UEI's estimated debt runs about $4,000 higher than what's typical in Arizona for this credential. With 70% of students receiving Pell grants, that extra borrowing matters. The program should still pay for itself relatively quickly if the earnings estimates hold, but you're potentially starting with more debt than necessary for the same entry-level position.

Before committing, get specifics from UEI about their actual graduate outcomes and job placement rates. Compare their training duration and equipment to other Arizona electrical programs, particularly Refrigeration School Inc, which has reported data showing $35,000 earnings with lower debt. The trades are generally a sound investment, but the value here depends on whether UEI's program justifies the premium—and right now, you're making that decision without seeing this school's actual track record.