Unitek College
| Type | Private for-profit college |
|---|---|
| Established | 2002 |
Parent institution | Unitek Learning |
| Location | United States |
| Campus | Bakersfield, Concord, Fremont, Hayward, Ontario, Sacramento, San Jose, South San Francisco, Reno |
| Website | www |
Unitek College is a private for-profit institution in the United States. Founded in 2002, Unitek College maintains campuses in California and Nevada. The school offers diploma, associate, and bachelor programs in Nursing, Medical assisting, and allied health fields.[1]
History
Unitek College began in Fremont, California in 2002 with a Pharmacy Technician program, followed by Medical Assisting in 2003. In 2004, the school entered nursing education with a Vocational Nursing program. Over the next decade, Unitek expanded campuses throughout California, adding Sacramento (2006), Concord (2015), Hayward and South San Francisco (2015), Bakersfield (2017), and Ontario (2025).
In 2019, Unitek opened its first out-of-state branch in Reno, Nevada. The institution has undergone ownership changes and program expansions, including acquiring NCP College of Nursing in 2014 and Southern California Medical College in 2017.[1]
Academics
Unitek College offers programs in Medical Assisting, Medical Office Administration, Vocational Nursing, Practical Nursing, an Associate of Science in Vocational Nursing (ASVN), and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Medical Assisting Diploma: 28 credits, hybrid format, includes externship. Graduates may pursue certifications such as NCMA or RMA.
- Medical Office Administration Diploma: 25 credits plus a 200-hour externship; hybrid format; prepares students for administrative roles in healthcare.
- Vocational Nursing Diploma: 1,620 instructional hours; prepares students for the NCLEX-PN. Approved by California’s Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
- Practical Nursing Diploma: Similar structure, offered in Reno, Nevada, approved by the Nevada State Board of Nursing.
- ASVN Degree: One-year, fully online program building on VN/PN diplomas.
- BSN Degree: Pre-licensure program, 120 credits over ~36 months, preparing students for the NCLEX-RN. Includes an Advanced Placement Option (LVN to BSN) for qualifying students.[1]
Accreditation
Unitek College and its programs are accredited and approved by:
- Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
- Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for BSN programs
- California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)
- Nevada State Board of Nursing
- National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA)[2]
Campuses
Unitek College maintains campuses in California (Bakersfield, Concord, Fremont, Hayward, Ontario, Sacramento, San Jose, South San Francisco) and Nevada (Reno). Facilities include skills labs, simulation centers, and online learning platforms.[1]
Student demographics
In 2023, 84% of students were women. Reported ethnicity included Hispanic/Latino (27%), Asian (26%), White (10%), Black or African American (6%), Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (2%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1%), and two or more races (1%). Class sizes range from 20–40 students, with ratios varying by program.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Unitek College Catalog". Unitek College. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ↑ "Unitek College Accreditations". Unitek College. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ↑ "Unitek College Student Data". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
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