Human Services at Ultimate Medical Academy

This Human Services program at Ultimate Medical Academy delivers concerning returns that rank among the worst nationally. With first-year earnings of just $20,687—placing it in the 5th percentile nationally—graduates earn significantly less than the national median of $31,677 for similar programs. Even within Florida's limited field of five schools offering this degree, it performs below the state median of $27,278, ranking in just the 25th percentile.

The debt picture adds to the concern. While the $22,310 median debt is close to national averages, it becomes problematic when paired with such low initial earnings, creating a debt-to-income ratio of 1.08. This means graduates owe more than their entire first year's salary. The 31% earnings growth to $27,159 by year four shows improvement, but graduates still lag behind what typical programs produce in the first year elsewhere.

For an anxious parent, these numbers suggest this program struggles to deliver competitive outcomes despite serving a predominantly low-income student population (81% receive Pell grants). While human services can be a rewarding field, your child would likely be better served by exploring other Florida options—Rasmussen University-Florida's graduates earn $33,870, nearly 65% more than Ultimate Medical Academy's first-year graduates. The robust sample size makes these concerning results reliable, not anomalous.