Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at UEI College-Stockton

UEI College-Stockton's Allied Health program delivers below-average earnings outcomes that should give parents pause. With first-year earnings of $24,695, graduates earn about $2,200 less than the California median and $2,500 below the national average for this field. Among California's 185 programs, this ranks only in the 40th percentile—meaning 60% of similar programs in the state produce better earning outcomes.

The financial picture becomes more concerning when you look at California's top performers. Programs at Empire College and Bay Area Medical Academy generate starting salaries around $40,000—nearly $15,000 more than UEI-Stockton graduates earn. Even community colleges like Cabrillo deliver significantly better results at $37,279. While the debt load of $9,500 isn't excessive and matches state and national medians, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.38 means graduates will struggle more to repay loans due to lower incomes.

The modest 7% earnings growth over four years offers little hope for rapid income improvement, and with 71% of students receiving Pell grants, many families are already financially stretched. While this program may provide healthcare industry access, parents should seriously consider higher-performing alternatives within California that offer substantially better return on investment for similar training.