Health Administration at UEI College-Gardena

Gardena, CA · Private for-profit · Certificate · Health and Medical Administrative Services

with a smaller student body of 1,444 in Gardena, CA.

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $24,781/yr fall 16% below the $29,545 national median for Health Administration. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The 29% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Health Administration career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

At $9,500 in median debt against $24,781 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

A #490 ranking among 710 Health Administration programs places UEI College-Gardena in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

A 39% earnings increase from $24,781 to $34,339 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

The 14 apprenticeship pathways connected to Health Administration reflect strong industry infrastructure for this trade. Apprenticeships typically lead to journeyman-level wages.

57 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
50
Low End
57
Score
59
High End
Earnings $24,781/yr (-16% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (46% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (729,600 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$368K
8.5% annual growth
Viable Career Paths
19 of 19
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
4.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$34,339
39% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Health Administration graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Managers, all other $136,550 +4.5% 53%
Information security analysts $124,910 +28.5% 35%
Medical and health services managers $117,960 +23.2% 57%
Managers, all other
$136,550
+4.5% growth 53% AI-proof
Information security analysts
$124,910
+28.5% growth 35% AI-proof
Medical and health services managers
$117,960
+23.2% growth 57% AI-proof

View all 19 career paths with full salary data →

Health Administration Career Guide

What can you do with a Health Administration credential from UEI College-Gardena? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does UEI College-Gardena's Health Administration program score?
A score of 57/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but UEI College-Gardena trails the majority of Health Administration programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
How vulnerable is Health Administration to AI automation?
With 54% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $259,265 in decade earnings vs $367,575 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Why are Health Administration earnings lower at UEI College-Gardena?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Can I learn Health Administration through an apprenticeship instead of UEI College-Gardena?
Yes — 14 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Health Administration career paths, including Disability Analyst. Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to a program at UEI College-Gardena.
How many job openings are there for Health Administration graduates?
At 729,600 annual openings, Health Administration has a very large employment base. UEI College-Gardena graduates benefit from broad demand, particularly given an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →