Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at UEI College-Bakersfield

This Allied Health program at UEI College-Bakersfield significantly underperforms both national and state standards, raising serious concerns about return on investment. With first-year earnings of just $20,254, graduates earn $7,000 less than the national median and $6,600 less than the California median for the same program. While the program ranks in the 25th percentile within California, this still means 75% of similar programs in the state produce better earning outcomes.

The debt burden of $9,500 appears manageable and matches both national and state medians, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.47. However, the low absolute earnings make even this modest debt concerning. Graduates see 19% earnings growth by year four, reaching $24,138, but this still falls well short of what entry-level graduates earn at better-performing programs—some California schools produce first-year earnings nearly double UEI's four-year outcomes.

Given that 78% of students receive Pell grants, many families are already financially stretched and need programs that maximize earning potential. With 185 schools offering this program in California, including community colleges and other institutions that deliver significantly better outcomes, this program represents a poor investment. Consider exploring higher-performing alternatives in the state that could provide substantially better career prospects for a similar time investment.