Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at UEI College-Sacramento

This medical assisting program at UEI College-Sacramento delivers below-average earnings that should give parents pause. With first-year earnings of $24,039 and four-year earnings of $26,607, graduates earn significantly less than both the national median ($27,186) and California median ($26,897) for this field. More concerning, the program ranks in just the 22nd percentile nationally and 40th percentile within California, meaning most similar programs produce better financial outcomes.

The debt picture offers some relief—at $9,500, it matches both national and state medians, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.40. However, when California offers much stronger alternatives like Empire College ($40,838 median earnings) and Bay Area Medical Academy ($38,505), this program's value proposition becomes questionable. The modest 11% earnings growth over four years suggests limited career advancement potential.

Given that 72% of students receive Pell grants, this program primarily serves lower-income families who can least afford subpar returns on their education investment. While the debt load is reasonable, the earning potential is weak enough to limit graduates' financial mobility. Parents should strongly consider the higher-performing California programs that could deliver substantially better career prospects for their children in the same field.