Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa

www.ultimatemedical.edu

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2017 Average Net Price

$18,241

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.01%

Default Rate

2016 Enrolled Students

16,411

79.3% Full-Time

About

Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa is a higher education institution located in Hillsborough County, FL. In 2017, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa were Medical Insurance Specialist (1,744 degrees awarded), Medical Administrative Assistant (1,690 degrees), and Health Care Administration & Management (597 degrees).

In 2017, 8,427 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa. 95.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 4.75% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (4,297 degrees), 1.43 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (3,005 degrees).

Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions Special Focus Institutions

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,241.

In 2017, 81% of undergraduate students attending Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$18,241

2017 Value

16.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,241. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa grew by 16.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 2.53% with respect to 2016, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.01%

2019 Default Rate

400

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa was 3.01%, which represents 400 out of the 13283 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa had a total enrollment of 16,411 students in 2016. The full-time enrollment at Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa is 13,017 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,394. This means that 79.3% of students enrolled at Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53.6% Black or African American, 33.2% White, 8.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.16% Two or More Races, 0.975% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.506% Asian, and 0.433% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (50.7%), followed by White Female (31.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa in 2016, both undergraduate and graduate, is 16,411 students. The full-time enrollment at Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa is 13,017 and the part-time enrollment is 3,394. This means that 79.3% of students enrolled at Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2016 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2016)

Black or African American
8,791 enrolled students
White
5,446 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,345 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa is 53.6% Black or African American, 33.2% White, 8.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.16% Two or More Races, 0.975% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.506% Asian, and 0.433% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2017, 7,627 more women than men received degrees from Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa is black or african american (4,297 degrees awarded). There were 1.43 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (3005 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa is Medical Insurance Specialist (1,744 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Administrative Assistant (1,690 degrees) and Health Care Administration & Management (597 degrees).

In 2017, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (8,022 degrees awarded) and Public Administration and Social Service (405 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa in 2017 are Health (8,022 degrees awarded) and Public Administration and Social Service (405 degrees) (as of 2017).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa are Health (8,022 degrees awarded) and Public Administration and Social Service (405 degrees) (as of 2017).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

The most specialized majors at Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa are Health (8,022 degrees awarded) and Public Administration and Social Service (405 degrees) (as of 2017).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa.

Most Common (2017)

Medical Insurance Specialist
1,744 degrees awarded
Medical Administrative Assistant
1,690 degrees awarded
Health Care Administration & Management
597 degrees awarded

In 2017, the most common associates degree concentration at Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa was Medical Insurance Specialist with 1,744 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

400

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2017

8,027

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2017

In 2017, 400 degrees were awarded to men at Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa, which is 0.0498 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (8,027).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 113 degrees were awarded to men at Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa in Medical Insurance Specialist, which is 0.035 times less than the 3226 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 3285 degrees were awarded to men at Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa in Medical Administrative Assistant, which is 30.7 times more than the 107 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (86.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2016 at Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa is Female and Asian (86.8% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Black or African American
4,297 degrees awarded
White
3,005 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
698 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa is black or african american (4,297 degrees awarded). There were 1.43 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (3005 degrees).

1.2% of degree recipients (101 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2017)

Black or African American Female
4,097 degrees awarded
White Female
2,882 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
645 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa is black or african american female (4,097 degrees awarded). There were 1.42 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (2882 degrees).

Operations

Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa employs 241 Instructors. Most academics at Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa are Female Instructor (200), and Male Instructor (41).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 1,443 employees, Management, with 178 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 50 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$89.9M

2016 Salaries

27.4%

growth from 2015

In 2016, Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa paid a median of $89.9M in salaries, a 27.4% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$12M

Instructional Salaries

241

Number of Employees

In 2016, Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa paid a total of $12M to 241 employees working as instructors, which represents 13.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

241 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

1,443 Employees

In 2016, the most common positions for instructional staff at Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa was Instructor with 241 employees.

In 2016, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 1,443 employees, Management with 178 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 50 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2016)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2016, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa was Female Instructor with 200 employees, and Male Instructor with 41 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa.