Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at UEI College-Chula Vista

This Allied Health and Medical Assisting program at UEI College-Chula Vista delivers below-average earnings outcomes that should give parents pause. With first-year median earnings of $24,695, graduates earn about $2,500 less than the national average for this field and nearly $2,200 below California's median. Among California's 185 programs, this ranks in just the 40th percentile—meaning 60% of similar programs in the state produce better earnings outcomes.

The debt situation isn't terrible at $9,500, which matches both national and state medians, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.38. However, the modest 7% earnings growth over four years means graduates see limited financial progression. When California offers significantly stronger programs—like Empire College ($40,838) and Bay Area Medical Academy ($38,505)—that nearly double this program's earnings potential, the opportunity cost becomes clear.

For families investing in career training, this program represents a path to steady but limited employment in healthcare support roles. While it serves students well enough (68% receive Pell grants, indicating it's accessible to lower-income families), parents should seriously consider whether other California programs might deliver better returns on the same time and debt investment.