U.S. Career Institute

• Money-Back Commitment
• Program Offerings
• Access to a Career Coach
• Accreditation
• Military Discounts

Money-Back Commitment

Programs are reasonably priced and comparable to other distance certification programs. Costs do vary, but generally, certification tuition is between $500 and $1,500. Students have five days after receiving materials to determine if the USCI program in which they enrolled is a right fit. Those who are not satisfied can return their materials within the five days and receive a full refund with no questions asked. After five days, a full-cost refund is not available.

Program Offerings

One advantageous feature about USCI is that it offers both associate's degree- and certification courses.

USCI offers the following associate's degrees:

• Accounting
• Business Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Health Information Technology
• Human Resources
• Medical Specialties
• Social Work

Each associate's degree program is four semesters long and costs $1,989 per semester. These costs include textbooks, supplements, graduate career support, and assistance from instructors. Students who pay in full or via automatic payments will end up saving more money than if they were to mail in payments.

USCI offers online certificates in the fields of healthcare, business, service, legal, wellness, and technology. Students who enroll in these online programs can receive their certificate in as little as four months.

Healthcare career certificates include:

• Dental Assistant
• Electronic Medical Records Specialist
• Healthcare Office Manager
• Medical Assistant
• Medical Billing Specialist
• Medical Coding Specialist
• Medical Coding & Billing Specialist
• Medical Transcriptionist
• Patient Care Technician
• Physical Therapy Aide

Business career certificates include:

• Accounting Services Specialist
• Bookkeeping Specialist
• Computer Essentials
• Insurance Claims Adjuster
• Office Administrator

Service career certificates include:

• Child Day Care Specialist
• Home Inspector
• Personal Care Assistant
• Veterinary Assistant
• Wedding Consultant/Event Planner

Legal career certificates include:

• Criminal Justice Specialist
• Paralegal

Wellness career certificates include:

• Certified Personal Fitness Trainer
• Massage Therapist

Technology career certificates include:

• CompTIA Network+ 

Access to a Career Coach

Students who complete a certificate course have up to two years to receive one-on-one access to a career coach specialist. In order to receive access, students must have graduated from USCI and be current in their payments. The career coach program teaches graduates how to prepare for the job search, showcase their skills on paper and in-person, as well as personalize their introductions to employers.

Accreditation

To certify its legitimacy, USCI is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission. It also partners with numerous professional organizations and educational fields.

Military Discounts

U.S. Career Institute offers a 25% tuition discount to all active-duty military and their spouses. This discount also extends to retired and honorably discharged veterans and their spouses as well. The 25% tuition discount extends to any certificate or associate's degree program.

• No Financial Aid
• Credits are Non-Transferable
• Hard Copy Books Cost Extra

No Financial Aid

U.S. Career Institute does not offer financial aid due to the low cost of tuition. In order to be more affordable to students, USCI offers a monthly payment plan and does not require students to pay tuition in full upon enrolling.

Credits are Non-Transferable

USCI credits for courses will not carry over into programs at different institutions unless there is a written agreement in place. Students should take the courses with the mindset that they are learning new information and gaining valuable skills, not necessarily with the intent that they are going to further their college ambitions. Likewise, USCI does not accept transfer credit from other institutions.

Hard Copy Books Cost Extra

Tuition typically includes online textbooks, supplements, graduate career support, and assistance from instructors. However, students who prefer to study hard copy books may be charged up to $30 more than tuition costs.