- Pima Medical Institute is a highly experienced and proven leader in health care. For more than 35 years, Pima Medical Institute has offered specialized, quality healthcare training that is quick and affordable, and has been serving the Tucson community since 1972. In Tucson, we offer medical training in Medical Training in Tucson certificate programs like dental assistant, medical assistant, medical administrative assistant, pharmacy technician, phlebotomy technician, veterinary assistant.
School Highlights
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson serves 2,676 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 60%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 2,676 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
- Minority enrollment: 66%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Programs offered
School Overview
The teacher population of 123 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
0
Institution Level
Four or more years
0
Institution Control
Private for-profit
0
Total Faculty
123 staff
64 staff
Number of Programs Offered
21
10
Student Body
The student population of Pima Medical Institute-Tucson has grown by 35% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The Pima Medical Institute-Tucson diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,676 students
3,480 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
36:1
# Full-Time Students
2,676 students
941 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
2,539 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
408 students
367 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,567 students
941 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
109 students
27 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
3,113 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
296 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
3%
% Asian
6%
4%
% Hispanic
37%
37%
% Black
10%
6%
% White
34%
40%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
71%
19%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
69%
57%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,800
$32,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
78%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,718
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Pima Medical Institute-Tucson often compared to?
Pima Medical Institute-Tucsonis often viewed alongside schools like Pima Community College by visitors of our site.
What is Pima Medical Institute-Tucson's ranking?
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson ranks among the top 20% of community college in Arizona for: Diversity in US community colleges and Most Programs Offered.
In what neighborhood is Pima Medical Institute-Tucson located?
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson is located in the Pima Medical Campus neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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