Career-Focused Training
We focus on your career readiness from day one. You begin with career prep coursework and later transition to work on your resume, interview prep and your job search.
Associate Degree in About 18 Months
We offer a variety of online1 associate degree programs that typically take fewer than 18 months2 to complete. During this time, you’ll focus on learning the core skills in your program, plus the skills that today’s employers desire such as basic computer use, problem solving and teamwork.3
You will spend more time mastering the skills needed to prepare for success in the workplace and focusing on gaining the knowledge needed to start a new career.
1 Coursework is online except for the on-site externship/practicum.
2 Completion times may vary with each student.
3 Consult the UMA Catalog for more details on the skills attained during each program of study.
Online Flexibility
Online courses are designed with flexibility in mind so you can continue working and maintain family obligations.* Start a new course every five weeks.
* Set schedules for select programs with on-site externships/practicums. Coursework deadlines are set by instructors.
Institutionally Accredited by ABHES
UMA is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES.org), an accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. ABHES enhances the quality of education and training and promotes institutional and programmatic accountability through systematic and consistent program evaluation. Its key is in the quality of the programs it accredits and assistance provided when institutions update those programs.
Strong Alumni Network
UMA has 75,000+ alumni. Employed alumni work in locations such as hospitals, physician offices, insurance companies, pharmacies, chiropractic offices, and nursing homes across the country.
Military-Friendly
- Special tuition pricing for active-duty military, National Guard and Reserves who qualify
- Special tuition pricing for veterans, spouses/dependents of veterans and active duty who qualify for VA Educational Benefits
- Acceptance of applicable transfer credits for eligible military training approved by the American Council on Education’s (ACE) guide
- Consideration of previous education for transfer credit from other sources
- Dedicated Department of Military & Veteran Services
* All students seeking the following special military-based pricing must provide acceptable documentation of qualifying criteria.
