Online Healthcare Accounting Associate Degree Program

Yes. UMA's Healthcare Accounting program emphasizes key accounting functions and processes, problem-solving, critical thinking, and skills that may help you become a more well-rounded candidate for employment. Additionally, students gain an understanding of U.S. healthcare delivery systems, healthcare business operations, medical law and ethics, medical terminology, coding, claims processing, reimbursement, payroll, records management, and much more.

Entry-level positions such as patient services representative, revenue billing specialist/claims analyst, and insurance benefits specialist/medical billing specialist may not require certifications.

No, previous accounting experience is not required to enroll in this program. It is recommended that students are comfortable with math. It's also helpful to be comfortable with computer technology; however, there is a Computer Fundamentals course in the program.

As a UMA student, your Healthcare Accounting courses would cover a variety of subjects. Topics include introduction to accounting principles, accounting software applications, payroll, reimbursement, and healthcare business operations. For a complete list of courses in this program, see the courses section above or consult the UMA Catalog. Visit the UMA Online page to learn more.

Online courses at UMA are designed to be flexible, so you can train for your career on your own schedule.2 Complete your classwork in the morning, at lunch, or in the middle of the night. It’s up to you. UMA is also here to help you every step of the way with online academic support, a student-friendly online library, 24/7 tech support, and more. Visit the UMA Online page to learn more.

Different people have different ideas of what makes a top school. To us, top schools that offer healthcare accounting programs should provide personal assistance every step of the way with services like one-on-one academic support. At UMA, we believe that providing career assistance such as interview preparation and job search help are important support services for our students. To learn about the comprehensive student support services offered by UMA, visit our Ultimate Student Services page.

Of course, you're looking for the best school — for you. So, we recommend taking a look at your individual needs. If you'd like to talk, UMA is here to walk you through deciding which program could be a good fit for you. Call us at 888-213-4473. Let's talk about you.

Entry-level positions for this career field typically start in the lower range of estimated salaries, with the lowest 10 percent being $30,460 or less annually. UMA's programs prepare graduates for such entry-level positions and their median graduate salaries generally tend to be in this range, based on self-reported data from graduates.

The median annual salary for all those in this career field is $45,860. The top 10 percent of earners in this career field earned more than $65,540. In other words, not many people in this field make more than this amount annually.

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.

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

Ultimate Medical Academy is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES.org), a national accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. Though UMA is not a university or college, we offer online diplomas and degrees as well as blended healthcare programs, some of which offer on-site externships/practicums and certification preparation — all intended to put you in a position to pursue a healthcare career after graduation.

No, you do not need to become a CPA to work in the field of healthcare accounting. UMA's Healthcare Accounting program prepares students for entry-level employment in accounting positions in a variety of healthcare settings. While UMA's Healthcare Accounting program does not prepare students to become certified public accountants or to take the Certified Public Accountant exam, students are prepared to work in the field within basic healthcare accounting, bookkeeping, and auditing clerk positions. We are committed to providing our students all of the information necessary to make an informed decision regarding their future in this industry.