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UMA Marketing Statistics

The following explains the statistics used in UMA marketing materials and provides citations, where appropriate.

UMA Survey Results

Student Satisfaction Survey

92% of surveyed students enrolled in UMA’s online programs would likely select UMA again if they had the opportunity to start over.
Source: UMA 2022-2023 Online Student Satisfaction Survey of 9,891 responses. Survey was conducted and fielded by Hanover Research. Includes UMA Online students who were active at the time of the survey between Jul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023.

Employer Satisfaction Survey

4 out of 5 surveyed employers say they are likely to hire a UMA Online grad again.
Source: Survey was conducted by Hanover Research. Employers that hired UMA Online students between Jul 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023. Survey responses received from 257 employers. Excludes corporate alliance partners.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is the principal fact-finding agency for the federal government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics in the United States. Ultimate Medical Academy cites the BLS as a source of information regarding the job outlook and wage statistics for the career fields.

General Healthcare

Growth Stats

  • The healthcare field is projected to add 2 million jobs from 2021 to 2031.
  • The healthcare field is projected to grow 13 percent from 2021 to 2031.

Employment Projections

The unemployment rate for associate degree holders is 4.6 percent compared to 6.2 percent for those with only a high school diploma.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employment Projections. Unemployment rates and earnings by educational attainment, 2021. Applicable to persons ages 25 and over. bls.gov/emp/chart-unemployment-earnings-education.htm

Job Outlook by Field

Employment Projections

  • Employment in this field is projected to grow 8 percent from 2021 to 2031, faster than average for all occupations.
  • Projected to have 30,100 job openings from 2021 to 2031.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Dental Assistants.
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dental-assistants.htm

Wage Statistics

  • The median pay in May 2021 for someone in this field was $38,660.
  • The bottom 10 percent of earners in this field earn $29,580.
  • The top 10 percent of earners in this field earn $59,540.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes319091.htm

Note: UMA's graduates in the 2021-2022 cohort of its Dental Assistant with Expanded Functions diploma program reported to UMA that they earned a median hourly wage that is approximately at or slightly higher than the BLS's lowest decile. Earnings information was typically obtained by a self-report from the graduate, and occasionally from the graduate's employer or other sources.

Employment Projections

  • Employment in this field is projected to grow 12 percent from 2021 to 2031, faster than average for all occupations.
  • Projected to have 52,400 job openings from 2021 to 2031.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Social and Human Service Assistants.
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/social-and-human-service-assistants.htm#tab-1

Employment Projections

  • Employment in this field is projected to grow 7 percent from 2021 to 2031, as fast as average for all occupations.
  • Projected to have 12,300 job openings from 2021 to 2031.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Medical Records Specialists.
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-records-and-health-information-technicians.htm#tab-6

Wage Statistics

  • The median pay in May 2021 for someone in this field was $46,660.
  • The bottom 10 percent of earners in this field earn $29,340.
  • The top 10 percent of earners in this field earn $74,200.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Medical Records Specialists.
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-records-and-health-information-technicians.htm#tab-5

Wage Statistics

  • The median pay in May 2021 for someone in this field was $45,560.
  • The bottom 10 percent of earners in this field earn $29,120.
  • The top 10 percent of earners in this field earn $61,980.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks.
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/office-and-administrative-support/bookkeeping-accounting-and-auditing-clerks.htm#tab-5

Note: UMA's graduates in the 2021-2022 cohort of its Healthcare Accounting associate degree program reported to UMA that they earned a median hourly wage that is approximately at or slightly higher than the BLS's lowest decile. Earnings information was typically obtained by a self-report from the graduate, and occasionally from the graduate's employer or other sources.

Employment Projections

  • Employment in this field is projected to grow 28 percent from 2021 to 2031, faster than average for all occupations.
  • Projected to have 139,600 job openings from 2021 to 2031.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Medical and Health Services Managers.
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm

Employment Projections

  • While employment in the field of secretaries and administrative assistants is experiencing an 8 percent decline, the medical secretary and administrative assistant field is projected to grow 8 percent from 2021 to 2031, faster than average for all occupations.
  • Projected to have 53,600 job openings from 2021 to 2031.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Secretaries and Administrative Assistants.
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/office-and-administrative-support/secretaries-and-administrative-assistants.htm#tab-6

Wage Statistics

  • The median pay in May 2021 for someone in this field was $37,450.
  • The bottom 10 percent of earners in this field earn $29,040.
  • The top 10 percent of earners in this field earn $53,630.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes436013.htm

Note: UMA's graduates in the 2021-2022 cohort of its Medical Administrative Assistant diploma and degree programs reported to UMA that they earned a median hourly wage that is approximately at or slightly higher than the BLS's lowest decile. Earnings information was typically obtained by a self-report from the graduate, and occasionally from the graduate's employer or other sources.

Employment Projections

  • Employment in this field is projected to grow 16 percent from 2021 to 2031, faster than average for all occupations.
  • Projected to have 117,800 job openings from 2021 to 2031.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Medical Assistants.
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-assistants.htm

Wage Statistics

  • The median pay in May 2021 for someone in this field was $37,190.
  • The bottom 10 percent of earners in this field earn $29,070.
  • The top 10 percent of earners in this field earn $48,170.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes319092.htm

Note: UMA's graduates in the 2021-2022 cohort of its Medical Assistant diploma program reported to UMA that they earned a median hourly wage that is approximately at or slightly higher than the BLS's lowest decile. Earnings information was typically obtained by a self-report from the graduate, and occasionally from the graduate's employer or other sources.

Employment Projections

  • While employment in the field of secretaries and administrative assistants is experiencing an 8 percent decline, the medical secretary and administrative assistant field is projected to grow 8 percent from 2021 to 2031, faster than average for all occupations.
  • Projected to have 53,600 job openings from 2021 to 2031.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Secretaries and Administrative Assistants.
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/office-and-administrative-support/secretaries-and-administrative-assistants.htm#tab-6

Wage Statistics

  • The median pay in May 2021 for someone in this field was $37,450.
  • The bottom 10 percent of earners in this field earn $29,040.
  • The top 10 percent of earners in this field earn $53,630.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes436013.htm

Note: UMA's graduates in the 2021-2022 cohort of its Medical Billing and Coding diploma and degree programs reported to UMA that they earned a median hourly wage that is approximately at or slightly higher than the BLS's lowest decile. Earnings information was typically obtained by a self-report from the graduate, and occasionally from the graduate's employer or other sources.

Employment Projections

  • While employment in the field of secretaries and administrative assistants is experiencing an 8 percent decline, the medical secretary and administrative assistant field is projected to grow 8 percent from 2021 to 2031, faster than average for all occupations.
  • Projected to have 53,600 job openings from 2021 to 2031.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Secretaries and Administrative Assistants.
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/office-and-administrative-support/secretaries-and-administrative-assistants.htm#tab-6

Wage Statistics

  • The median pay in May 2021 for someone in this field was $37,450.
  • The bottom 10 percent of earners in this field earn $29,040.
  • The top 10 percent of earners in this field earn $53,630.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes436013.htm

Note: UMA's graduates in the 2021-2022 cohort of its Medical Office and Billing Specialist diploma and degree programs reported to UMA that they earned a median hourly wage that is approximately at or slightly higher than the BLS's lowest decile. Earnings information was typically obtained by a self-report from the graduate, and occasionally from the graduate's employer or other sources.

Employment Projections

  • Employment in this field is projected to grow 5 percent from 2021 to 2031, as fast as average for all occupations.
  • Projected to have 64,900 job openings from 2021 to 2031.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Nursing Assistants and Orderlies.
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/nursing-assistants.htm

Wage Statistics

  • The median pay in May 2021 for someone in this field was $30,310.
  • The bottom 10 percent of earners in this field earn $23,880.
  • The top 10 percent of earners in this field earn $44,240.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Nursing Assistants and Orderlies.
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/nursing-assistants.htm#tab-5

Note: UMA's graduates in the 2021-2022 cohort of its Nursing Assistant diploma program reported to UMA that they earned a median hourly wage that is approximately at or slightly higher than the BLS's lowest decile. Earnings information was typically obtained by a self-report from the graduate, and occasionally from the graduate's employer or other sources.

Employment Projections

  • Employment in this field is projected to grow 5 percent from 2021 to 2031, as fast as average for all occupations.
  • Projected to have 64,900 job openings from 2021 to 2031.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Nursing Assistants and Orderlies.
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/nursing-assistants.htm

Wage Statistics

  • The median pay in May 2021 for someone in this field was $30,310.
  • The bottom 10 percent of earners in this field earn $23,880.
  • The top 10 percent of earners in this field earn $44,240.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Nursing Assistants and Orderlies.
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/nursing-assistants.htm#tab-5

Note: UMA's graduates in the 2021-2022 cohort of its Patient Care Technician diploma program reported to UMA that they earned a median hourly wage that is approximately at or slightly higher than the BLS's lowest decile. Earnings information was typically obtained by a self-report from the graduate, and occasionally from the graduate's employer or other sources.

Employment Projections

  • Employment in this field is projected to grow 5 percent from 2021 to 2031, as fast as average for all occupations.
  • Projected to have 22,400 job openings from 2021 to 2031.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Pharmacy Technicians.
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/pharmacy-technicians.htm

Wage Statistics

  • The median pay in May 2021 for someone in this field was $36,740.
  • The bottom 10 percent of earners in this field earn $28,740.
  • The top 10 percent of earners in this field earn $47,580.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Pharmacy Technicians.
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/pharmacy-technicians.htm#tab-5

Note: UMA's graduates in the 2021-2022 cohort of its Pharmacy Technician associate degree program reported to UMA that they earned a median hourly wage that is approximately at or slightly higher than the BLS's lowest decile. Earnings information was typically obtained by a self-report from the graduate, and occasionally from the graduate's employer or other sources.

Employment Projections

  • Employment in this field is projected to grow 10 percent from 2021 to 2031, faster than average for all occupations.
  • Projected to have 13,900 job openings from 2021 to 2031.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Phlebotomists.
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/phlebotomists.htm

Wage Statistics

  • The median pay in May 2021 for someone in this field was $37,380.
  • The bottom 10 percent of earners in this field earn $28,990.
  • The top 10 percent of earners in this field earn $48,490.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes319097.htm

Note: UMA's graduates in the 2021-2022 cohort of its Phlebotomy Technician diploma program reported to UMA that they earned a median hourly wage that is approximately at or slightly higher than the BLS's lowest decile. Earnings information was typically obtained by a self-report from the graduate, and occasionally from the graduate's employer or other sources.

Updated on February 1, 2023