Business Operations Support and Assistant Services at UEI College-Reseda

UEI College-Reseda's business operations program delivers exactly what you'd expect from a for-profit certificate: modest earnings at a reasonable price point. With first-year earnings of $25,094 and debt of just $9,500, graduates face a manageable debt-to-income ratio of 0.38—well below the concerning 1.0 threshold that signals potential repayment struggles.

The program's positioning is solidly average nationally but trails slightly within California, ranking in the 40th percentile among the state's 149 similar programs. While graduates see their earnings grow 12% to $28,125 by year four, they're still earning about $6,000 less than top performers like Central Coast College. For a program serving primarily low-income students (75% receive Pell grants), however, these outcomes represent a practical pathway to stable employment without crushing debt.

The real question is opportunity cost. This certificate takes time and money that could potentially be invested in other training or direct work experience. But for students needing structured learning and credentials to enter office environments, the low debt load makes this a relatively safe bet. The key is understanding that this leads to entry-level administrative work, not high-growth careers—and the numbers reflect that reality.