Medical Assisting at UEI College-Riverside

Riverside, CA · Private for-profit · Certificate · Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

a compact campus enrolling 1,447 students in Riverside, CA.

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $24,039/yr fall 24% below the $31,622 national median for Medical Assisting. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

AI risk is moderate — 28% task exposure — and the 17% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Medical Assisting graduates.

At $9,500 in median debt against $24,039 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

At #887 out of 1,065 programs, UEI College-Riverside's financial outcomes for Medical Assisting trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $24,039 to $29,379 shows 22% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

With 11 registered apprenticeships mapped to Medical Assisting, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

50 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
46
Low End
50
Score
51
High End
Earnings $24,039/yr (-24% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (252,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$304K
5.1% annual growth
Viable Career Paths
9 of 9
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Median Debt at Graduation
$9,500
4.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$29,379
22% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Medical Assisting graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620 +17.3% 52%
Occupational therapy assistants $68,340 +19.2% 73%
Physical therapist assistants $65,510 +22.0% 85%
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$105,620
+17.3% growth 52% AI-proof
Occupational therapy assistants
$68,340
+19.2% growth 73% AI-proof
Physical therapist assistants
$65,510
+22.0% growth 85% AI-proof

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Medical Assisting Career Guide

See the full career breakdown for Medical Assisting — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from UEI College-Riverside and 1064 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does UEI College-Riverside's Medical Assisting program score?
At 50/100, the score looks reasonable — but Medical Assisting is a high-scoring trade overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.
Is UEI College-Riverside a good choice for Medical Assisting despite lower starting pay?
Lower starting pay at UEI College-Riverside may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Medical Assisting graduates?
The DOL recognizes 11 apprenticeship pathways related to Medical Assisting. For students weighing UEI College-Riverside's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.
Is there demand for Medical Assisting workers?
Job availability for Medical Assisting is strong — 252,100 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For UEI College-Riverside graduates specifically, local market conditions in CA may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →