Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque
- 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 606 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 70%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 606 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
- Minority enrollment: 80%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 102 teachers has grown by 121% over five years.
Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque
(NM) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
102 staff
111 staff

Number of Programs Offered
11
57
Student Body
The student population of Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque has declined by 26% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has decreased from 7:1 over five years.
The Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque diversity score of 0.64 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
606 students
1,172 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1

# Full-Time Students
606 students
391 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
781 students


# Enrollment Undergraduate
111 students
426 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
606 students
554 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
96 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
781 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
68 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
258 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
14%
9%

% Asian
n/a
2%

% Hispanic
54%
48%

% Black
4%
2%

% White
20%
30%

% Two or more races
6%
2%

% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
6%


Diversity Score
0.64
0.67

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
66%
25%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.99%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,800
$36,300

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
89%

Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$13,236

Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,718
$6,125

Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
SAT Reading
n/a
485
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
455
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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.
What is Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque's ranking?
Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Mexico for: Highest completion rates.
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