Health and Medical Administrative Services at UEI College-Garden Grove

UEI College-Garden Grove's Health and Medical Administrative Services certificate produces graduates who earn less than most of their peers, but keeps debt remarkably low. Starting salaries of $25,699 place graduates in just the 33rd percentile nationally and 40th percentile among California programs—well below competitors like Santa Barbara City College ($47,046) and North-West College-Van Nuys ($40,938). However, the program's $9,500 median debt matches the California average and represents a manageable 0.37 debt-to-earnings ratio.

The earnings trajectory shows steady improvement, growing 14% to $29,260 by year four, though graduates still trail the national median. Given that 75% of students receive Pell grants, this program appears to serve a population seeking accessible healthcare career entry rather than maximizing earning potential. The low debt burden means graduates aren't trapped by payments, even with below-average starting salaries.

For families prioritizing affordable healthcare career training, this program delivers reasonable value—you get what you pay for without crushing debt. However, if your child can access stronger programs like those at community colleges or compete for admission to higher-performing schools, the earnings gap is substantial enough to justify exploring those options first.