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 901 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
- Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 68%.
- Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista is one of 18 community colleges within San Diego County, CA.
- The nearest community college to Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista is Concorde Career College-San Diego (5.7 miles away).
Top Placements
Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| 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 | 30 staff | 97 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 9 | 10 |
| Total Enrollment | 901 students | 7,516 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 30:1 | 44:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 901 students | 1,613 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 11% | 13% |
| % Hispanic | 50% | 37% |
| % Black | 4% | 7% |
| % White | 29% | 32% |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| % Unknown races | 2% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.73 |
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| College Completion Rate | 65% | 29% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $29,800 | $34,600 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 77% | 78% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $8,708 | $9,500 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $4,750 | $5,500 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista is Concorde Career College-San Diego (5.7 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Concorde Career College-San DiegoPrivate, for profit967 students | 5.70 Mi4393 Imperial Avenue, Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92113
(619)688-0800 5.70967 - 19,000 students | 5.70 Mi900 Otay Lakes Rd
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619)421-6700 5.7019,000 - Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San DiegoPrivate, for profit142 students | 7.20 Mi350 Tenth Avenue, Third Floor
San Diego, CA 92101
(619)235-2049 7.20142 - San Diego City CollegePublic16,298 students | 7.70 Mi1313 Park Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92101
(619)388-3400 7.7016,298 - Platt College-San DiegoPrivate, for profit316 students | 10.10 Mi6250 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92115
(619)265-0107 10.10316
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