Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at UEI College-Phoenix

UEI College-Phoenix's Allied Health and Medical Assisting program delivers concerning returns that significantly underperform both state and national standards. With first-year earnings of $24,695, graduates earn about $5,000 less than the Arizona median for similar programs and rank in just the 25th percentile statewide. This means three-quarters of comparable programs in Arizona produce better-earning graduates.

The earnings trajectory is particularly troubling. While the debt load of $9,500 is reasonable and matches state/national medians, the weak earning potential creates a challenging financial picture. Even after four years, graduates typically earn only $26,472—still well below what first-year graduates make at top Arizona programs like Pima Medical Institute ($31,915). The modest 7% earnings growth over four years suggests limited advancement opportunities in the field as pursued through this program.

For families considering this investment, the numbers paint a clear picture: you can find significantly better value elsewhere in Arizona. Community colleges like GateWay offer the same credential with much stronger earnings outcomes. Given that 70% of students here receive Pell grants, many families are already financially constrained and need programs that maximize their return. This program's consistent underperformance makes it difficult to recommend when better alternatives exist within the same state.