Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at UEI College-Gardena

This Allied Health and Medical Assisting program at UEI College-Gardena delivers below-average earnings outcomes that should give parents pause. With first-year median earnings of $24,039, graduates earn about $3,000 less than the national average for this field and nearly $3,000 below California's median. More concerning, this program ranks in just the 22nd percentile nationally and 40th percentile within California—meaning 78% of similar programs nationwide produce better earnings outcomes.

The debt picture offers some relief, with graduates carrying $9,500 in median debt that aligns with both national and state averages. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.40 is manageable, meaning students could theoretically pay off their loans in under a year if they dedicated their entire salary to debt. Earnings do grow modestly by 11% over four years, reaching $26,607, but this still lags behind what students could earn at better-performing California programs like Empire College ($40,838) or Bay Area Medical Academy ($38,505).

For families considering this investment, the numbers suggest looking elsewhere. With 185 Allied Health programs available across California, including community colleges and other institutions that deliver significantly better outcomes, UEI College-Gardena appears to be an underperforming option in a competitive field where better alternatives exist at similar or lower costs.