Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 70.8%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 72.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $38,673
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $9,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 35:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 46.3%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $101/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor | $70,512 | $24,959 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Associate | $63,402 | $32,498 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $60,933 | $27,552 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $54,438 | $26,923 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor | $53,608 | $38,123 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Bachelor | $49,136 | $20,304 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate | $45,723 | $26,524 |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions. | Associate | $38,122 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Certificate | $36,668 | $12,725 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate | $30,445 | $19,386 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $30,196 | $20,330 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Certificate | $27,140 | $8,890 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Certificate | $26,254 | $3,166 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Certificate | $25,277 | $8,707 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Certificate | $25,194 | $8,894 |
Outcomes Overview
Pima Medical Institute graduates enter the workforce with relatively manageable debt loads. The median debt of $9,500 translates to monthly payments of $101, which represents just 3.1% of typical first-year earnings of $33,913. This debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.24 is well below the concerning 1.0 threshold that financial experts warn against. Nearly all graduates find employment quickly, with a 94.4% employment rate reflecting strong demand for medical technicians, respiratory therapists, and dental hygienists in Arizona's growing healthcare sector. While the median 10-year earnings of $38,673 won't make anyone wealthy, the combination of low debt, steady employment, and essential skills training delivers a strong return on investment for career-focused students.