Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 21.5%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $39,810
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $7,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 19:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 35.8%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $74/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Certificate | $82,440 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $60,606 | $12,125 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Associate | $50,231 | $8,731 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $46,254 | $7,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Certificate | $42,682 | |
| Ground Transportation. | Certificate | $42,682 | |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Certificate | $41,823 | $9,500 |
| Fire Protection. | Associate | $40,605 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | Associate | $40,402 | $4,900 |
| Education, Other. | Certificate | $39,369 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Certificate | $38,289 | $6,278 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $38,289 | |
| Precision Metal Working. | Associate | $37,748 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Certificate | $37,208 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Certificate | $32,382 |
Outcomes Overview
Pima graduates earn a median of $39,810 ten years after completing their programs. The typical monthly loan payment of $74 represents just 2.2% of median earnings, making this debt highly manageable. With median debt of only $7,000, the debt-to-earnings ratio is an excellent 0.18. The college's strong workforce training programs feed into Tucson's healthcare, technology, and hospitality sectors. An employment rate of 89.8% demonstrates solid job placement success. Many graduates enter practical fields like nursing, automotive technology, and business that offer stable middle-class wages in Arizona's growing economy. This represents a strong return on investment for career-focused students.