Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at UEI College-Reseda

This UEI College-Reseda dental support program delivers significantly below-average earnings despite reasonable debt levels. With first-year earnings of just $19,904—ranking in only the 10th percentile nationally and 25th percentile among California programs—graduates earn about $5,000 less than typical dental support graduates nationwide. The debt burden of $9,500 is manageable and matches national norms, creating a reasonable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.48, but the low starting salary remains concerning.

The program does show promising earnings growth, with salaries jumping 32% to $26,229 by year four, suggesting graduates can advance with experience. However, even after four years, earnings lag behind what most programs deliver in the first year. California offers much stronger alternatives—Cabrillo College graduates earn $74,741 initially, nearly four times more, while several other state programs start above $31,000.

Given the robust sample size of 100+ graduates, these results are reliable. While the program serves many Pell Grant recipients (75%) and provides accessible career training, parents should seriously consider whether the weak earning potential justifies the investment. Your child would likely be better served by exploring higher-performing dental support programs within California's community college system, which offer similar training with dramatically better financial outcomes.