- Pima Medical Institute is a highly experienced and proven leader in health care education. For more than 35 years, Pima Medical Institute has offered specialized, quality healthcare training that is quick and affordable, and has served the Albuquerque community since 1985. In Albuquerque, we offer medical training in Medical Training in Albuquerque certificate programs dental assistant, medical administrative assistant, medical assistant, pharmacy technician, veterinary assistant.
School Highlights
Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque serves 562 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 562 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 85%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 59% over five years.
Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque
(NM) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
41 staff
51 staff
Number of Programs Offered
12
14
Student Body
The student population of Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque has declined by 7% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque diversity score of 0.66 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
562 students
908 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
562 students
344 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
562 students
896 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
562 students
357 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
18%
10%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
53%
50%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
15%
26%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
3%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
46%
28%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,800
$36,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
92%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$13,236
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,718
$6,125
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque often compared to?
Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerqueis often viewed alongside schools like Central New Mexico Community College, Brookline College-Albuquerque by visitors of our site.
In what neighborhood is Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque located?
Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque is located in the Pavilions At San Mateo neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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