Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at UEI College-Garden Grove

This Allied Health and Medical Assisting program at UEI College-Garden Grove delivers below-average earnings for a reasonable debt load, but the numbers tell a concerning story about career growth potential. While the $9,500 in debt is manageable and matches both national and state medians, graduates earn significantly less than peers—ranking in just the 28th percentile nationally and 40th percentile within California, where the state median is $26,897 compared to this program's $26,472 four years out.

The earnings trajectory is particularly troubling. Starting at $24,695 and reaching only $26,472 after four years represents minimal growth in a field where top California programs produce graduates earning $35,000-$40,000+. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.38 isn't terrible, but when your starting salary is this low, every dollar of debt carries more weight. With 75% of students receiving Pell grants, many families are already financially stretched and need programs that deliver stronger returns.

For an anxious parent, the math is straightforward: while your child won't graduate with crushing debt, they'll likely earn $10,000-$15,000 less annually than graduates from better-performing programs in California. Consider community colleges like Cabrillo College, which produces graduates earning $37,279—nearly $11,000 more—for similar educational investment.