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Ultimate Medical Academy graduates are earning roughly $8,000 less annually than the typical Florida graduate in this field, placing this program in just the 25th percentile statewide. For perspective, Florida's public colleges like Santa Fe and St. Petersburg consistently produce graduates earning $40,000+, while Ultimate Medical's grads start around $28,000 and see earnings slip slightly to $27,000 by year four. The school serves a predominantly low-income population (81% receive Pell grants), but that makes the value proposition more critical, not less.

The debt load of about $20,000 isn't catastrophic—it's actually below Florida's median for this program. But when paired with below-average earnings that don't grow, graduates face a tighter financial picture than peers at other Florida schools. The 0.72 debt-to-earnings ratio means nearly nine months of gross income goes toward debt, which becomes harder to manage when there's no salary progression to ease the burden.

For families considering this program, the comparison to Florida's community colleges is stark. Your child would likely graduate with similar or less debt from a public institution while earning $12,000-14,000 more annually—a gap that compounds significantly over a career. Unless there are compelling personal reasons to choose Ultimate Medical (location, schedule flexibility), the earnings data suggests exploring other Florida options first.