Health and Medical Administrative Services at UEI College-Fresno

UEI College-Fresno's medical administrative certificate generates starting salaries around $23,000—about $4,000 below California's median for this credential and roughly $3,500 short of the national typical outcome. Even four years out, graduates average just $26,000, which ranks this program in the bottom fifth nationally despite being middle-of-the-pack within California. That state ranking is misleading context: California has some of the lowest-performing programs in this field, and "average for California" still means earnings barely above minimum wage for full-time work.

The $9,500 debt load is relatively manageable at 41% of first-year earnings, but the real concern is the earnings ceiling. Top California programs like Santa Barbara City College and North-West College-Van Nuys deliver starting salaries nearly double what UEI graduates see—$40,000 to $47,000 versus $23,000. Given that three-quarters of UEI students receive Pell grants, these families are investing scarce resources in a program that leads to earnings far below what the same credential delivers elsewhere in the state.

For families considering this route: medical administrative work can provide stable employment, but this particular program underdelivers compared to clear alternatives within California's community college system and other career colleges. The debt won't crush you, but the opportunity cost of training for a $23,000 job when comparable programs deliver $40,000+ outcomes is substantial.