Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at United Education Institute-Las Vegas

This allied health program at United Education Institute delivers concerning returns that fall well below both national and Nevada standards. With first-year earnings of $24,039, graduates earn about $3,100 less than the national median and $4,200 less than the Nevada median for similar programs. More troubling, this program ranks in just the 25th percentile among Nevada's allied health programs—meaning 75% of comparable state programs produce better outcomes.

The debt picture offers some relief with a manageable $9,500 median debt load, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.40 that's reasonable for this field. However, even with modest debt, the earnings gap is significant. Nevada's top programs like Carrington College-Reno ($32,932) and Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas ($31,915) generate 30-40% higher starting salaries, suggesting this isn't simply a low-wage field issue but a program-specific performance problem.

The 11% earnings growth over four years provides limited consolation, as graduates would still lag behind peers from stronger programs. With 71% of students receiving Pell grants, many families here are depending on career training for economic mobility. Given Nevada's competitive allied health landscape with multiple higher-performing alternatives, this program represents a poor value proposition that could leave your child behind in the job market.