Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at UEI College-Huntington Park

This UEI College-Huntington Park program delivers below-average earnings with typical debt levels, making it a questionable investment compared to other California options. Graduates earn $24,695 in their first year, which falls in just the 28th percentile nationally and 40th percentile among California programs—significantly below both the national median of $27,186 and California's median of $26,897. More concerning is the minimal earnings growth, with pay increasing only $1,777 over four years to $26,472.

While the $9,500 debt load matches national and state medians, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.38 means graduates are borrowing roughly 38 cents for every dollar they'll earn in their first year. This isn't catastrophic, but it's not compelling either, especially when you consider the opportunity cost. California has significantly stronger programs in this field—Empire College and Bay Area Medical Academy graduates earn over $38,000 annually, roughly 50% more than UEI students.

The bottom line: your child can do better in California's competitive allied health market. With 185 programs statewide, there are numerous options that offer substantially higher earning potential for similar debt levels. The robust sample size makes these earnings figures reliable, so this isn't a data quirk—it's a pattern of underperformance you should avoid.