Health and Medical Administrative Services at Ultimate Medical Academy

This program delivers below-average outcomes that should raise serious concerns about return on investment. Ultimate Medical Academy's health administration graduates earn just $22,568 in their first year—nearly $9,000 less than the Florida median for this field and ranking in only the 5th percentile nationally. Even among Florida's 51 programs offering this degree, it ranks in just the 25th percentile, meaning three-quarters of comparable in-state options produce better results.

The debt picture compounds these concerns. While the $22,258 in median debt appears manageable on paper, it nearly equals first-year earnings (0.99 ratio), creating immediate financial strain. This is particularly troubling given that 81% of students receive Pell grants, indicating most families have significant financial need. Even after four years, earnings only grow to $25,535—still well below what graduates earn immediately from top Florida programs like St. Petersburg College ($43,895).

With over 50 programs available in Florida alone, parents have much better options. The robust sample size makes these numbers reliable, not statistical flukes. Unless there are exceptional circumstances, this program represents poor value compared to community colleges and other institutions that consistently produce graduates earning $15,000-20,000 more annually with similar or lower debt loads.