How many students at this school receive Pell Grants?

The data shows that 49.8% of students receive Pell Grants.

What are the typical earnings for graduates of the Practical Nursing program?

Reported median earnings 2 years after completion for Practical Nursing graduates is $53,699.

Is Unitek College a public or private school?

Unitek College is a private for-profit school.

What is the completion rate for students at this school?

The completion rate is reported at 67.8%.

How does the typical student debt compare to the yearly net price?

The median student debt at completion is $10,700, while the average annual net price after aid is $19,130.

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Unitek College

Hayward, California · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 284 students · Medical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)

Avg net price / yr

$19,130

cheaper than 32% of comparable schools

Completion rate

67.8%

Median debt at completion

$10,700

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$87,877

earns ~$4,593.7 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Unitek College is a private for-profit institution in Hayward, CA that mainly awards certificates. It serves adult students seeking specific trade training with an average annual net price of $19,130 after aid. The school reports a completion rate of 67.8% for its student body.

What to know

Nearly half of the students reported receiving Pell Grants, which helps lower the net price. While the typical student debt at completion is $10,700, reported median earnings 10 years after entry reach $87,877. You should weigh the upfront cost against these long-term earnings figures before enrolling.

Net price is 7% below the California median ($20,589) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 134% above the national median ($37,522) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	undergraduate certificate	$53,699
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	undergraduate certificate	$27,669

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Questions students ask

How many students at this school receive Pell Grants?: The data shows that 49.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What are the typical earnings for graduates of the Practical Nursing program?: Reported median earnings 2 years after completion for Practical Nursing graduates is $53,699.
Is Unitek College a public or private school?: Unitek College is a private for-profit school.
What is the completion rate for students at this school?: The completion rate is reported at 67.8%.
How does the typical student debt compare to the yearly net price?: The median student debt at completion is $10,700, while the average annual net price after aid is $19,130.

Other options in California

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Allan Hancock College	Santa Maria	$5,383	25.7%	$42,786
American Career College-Los Angeles	Los Angeles	$32,408	70.8%	$38,430
Antelope Valley Community College District	Lancaster	$3,860	29.1%	$36,526
Associated Technical College-Los Angeles	Los Angeles	$23,629	90.9%	$24,368
Barstow Community College	Barstow	$12,773	19.5%	$35,104
Cabrillo College	Aptos	$15,843	26%	$44,114

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 479424. 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.