Approvals/Accreditation/Authorization to Operate

  • United Career Institute is institutionally accredited* by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools to award diplomas and associate degrees.  The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools contact information is 6116 Executive Blvd, Suite 730, North Bethesda, MD 20852, Phone (301) 291-7550.
  • The United Career Institute campus in Irwin is licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools, 607 South Drive, Floor 3E, Harrisburg, PA 17120 (717) 783-8228. 
  • The United Career Institute Practical Nursing program has been granted full approval by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing Professional License Examiners for LPNs.  PO Box 2649, Harrisburg, PA  17105-2649. Phone number (717) 783-7142. 

*Accreditation is a complex subject.  This institution is “institutionally” accredited by a national accreditation agency.  Other types of accreditation include regional accreditation and programmatic accreditation. The type of accreditation can impact important student benefits, such as academic credit transfer and graduate job eligibility.  Prospective students should direct any accreditation questions to the President before enrolling.   

Note: For the most current information regarding Approvals/Accreditation/Authorizations, please ask the President.

Students have the right to review all documents describing accreditation, approval, or licensing.  A request for such review should be made to the President.  The President will make accreditation, approval, and or licensing documents available for review at an agreed upon time and location.