Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista
- 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 San Diego community at our Chula Vista campus since 1998. In Chula Vista, we offer medical training in medical training in Chula Vista certificate programs like dental assistant (california), medical assistant, pharmacy technician, veterinary assistant.
School Highlights
Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista serves 737 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 737 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 83%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 123% over five years.
Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates 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
Total Faculty
67 staff
308 staff
Number of Programs Offered
8
11
Student Body
The student population of Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista has declined by 18% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 30:1 over five years.
The Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista diversity score of 0.55 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
737 students
5,216 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
737 students
1,660 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
6,239 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
105 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
737 students
1,580 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
6,239 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
14%
% Hispanic
64%
45%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
17%
26%
% Two or more races
9%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
1.89%
4.57%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.92%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,800
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,718
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
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