Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at UEI College-West Covina

UEI College-West Covina's Allied Health and Medical Assisting program delivers below-average earnings despite reasonable debt levels. With first-year earnings of $24,695, graduates earn about $2,500 less than the national median and $2,200 less than California's median for similar programs. While the debt load of $9,500 is manageable and matches both national and state medians, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.38 means students are borrowing nearly 40% of their first-year salary.

The earnings picture is concerning when compared to top California programs—graduates here earn $16,000 less than those from Empire College and over $10,000 less than several other in-state options. Among California's 185 medical assisting programs, this one ranks only in the 40th percentile for earnings. The modest 7% earnings growth over four years offers little improvement, bringing graduates to just $26,472 by their fourth year out.

For anxious parents, this program represents a risky investment despite the low debt. With 72% of students receiving Pell grants, the school clearly serves a financially vulnerable population, but the below-average outcomes suggest your child might be better served by exploring higher-performing California options or community college alternatives that could deliver similar training with better employment prospects.