Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at UEI College-Oceanside

This Allied Health program at UEI College-Oceanside delivers below-average earnings despite manageable debt levels. With first-year earnings of $24,695—about $2,500 below the national median and $2,200 below California's average—graduates start at a disadvantage that persists over time. While the program ranks in the 40th percentile among California schools, that still means 60% of similar programs in the state produce better outcomes.

The financial picture isn't catastrophic, thanks to relatively low debt of $9,500 that matches both national and state medians. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.38 is reasonable, meaning graduates should be able to manage payments. However, the modest 7% earnings growth over four years suggests limited advancement potential, with graduates earning just $26,472 by their fourth year—still well below what top California programs achieve in year one.

The stark contrast with leading programs is telling: Empire College and Bay Area Medical Academy graduates earn roughly $15,000 more annually. Given that 68% of UEI students receive Pell grants, many come from lower-income backgrounds and would particularly benefit from stronger earning potential. While this program won't create crushing debt, your child could likely find better-performing allied health programs elsewhere in California that offer significantly higher returns on the same time investment.