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 892 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 30:1.
- Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 65%.
- Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque is one of 4 community colleges within Bernalillo County, NM.
- The nearest community college to Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque is Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque (1.1 miles away).
Top Placements
Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque places among the top 20% of community colleges in New Mexico for:
- Category Attribute
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
- The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque | (NM) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 46 staff | 72 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 12 | 11 |
| Total Enrollment | 892 students | 1,793 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 30:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 892 students | 604 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 15% | 10% |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 53% | 44% |
| % Black | 2% | 2% |
| % White | 22% | 35% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 5% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.67 |
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| College Completion Rate | 66% | 13% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $29,800 | $34,400 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 82% | 86% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $8,708 | $15,750 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $4,750 | $6,495 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque is Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque (1.1 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Southwest University of Visual Arts-AlbuquerquePrivate, for profit202 students | 1.10 Mi5000 Marble NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505)254-7575 1.10202 - 26,771 students | 2.60 Mi525 Buena Vista SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505)224-3000 2.6026,771 - Brookline College-AlbuquerquePrivate, for profit357 students | 5.40 Mi4201 Central Ave NW-Ste J
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505)880-2877 5.40357 - 2,321 students | 26.90 Mi280 La Entrada
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505)925-8500 26.902,321 - 6,242 students | 48.20 Mi6401 Richards Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505)428-1000 48.206,242
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