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Billing and coding program at Ultimate Medical Academy

Clearwater, FL · Private nonprofit 2-year · (727) 298-8685 · School website

School takes federal student aid (IPEDS) Accreditor on file: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

The program in figures

Tuition and fees, whole programIPEDS 2024-25, certificate (1 to under 2 years)
$18,525
LengthIPEDS
39 credit hours, 11 months
CompletionsIPEDS 2023-24, all levels
6,937
Graduates' median earnings, 1 year afterCollege Scorecard, 1,264 graduates
$21,310
Median earnings, 4 years afterCollege Scorecard
$29,056
Median federal debtCollege Scorecard, about $125 a month over 10 years
$11,828
National median, same field, 4 years afterCollege Scorecard, all schools
$35,447
Typical pay for medical records specialistsBLS OEWS May 2025, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
$50,020

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About this program

Ultimate Medical Academy awarded 6,937 billing and coding credentials in 2023-24 (IPEDS), its largest career program of 6 we list. Its listed tuition of $18,525 compares with a Florida median wage of $45,760 for medical records specialists (BLS, May 2025).

AwardCIPCompletionsLengthTuition
Certificate (1 to under 2 years)51.0714 Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller2,02739 credit hours, 11 months$18,525
Associate degree51.0707 Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician91Not reportedNot reported
Associate degree51.0714 Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller4,81939 credit hours, 11 months$18,525

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