Pima Medical Institute-Denver
- 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 been serving the Denver community since 1988. In Denver, we offer medical training in medical Training in Denver certificate programs dental assistant, expanded duties dental assistant, medical assistant, medical administrative assistant, pharmacy technician, phlebotomy technician, veterinary assistant.
School Highlights
- Pima Medical Institute-Denver serves 944 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
- Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 36%.
- Pima Medical Institute-Denver is one of 5 community colleges within Adams County, CO.
- The nearest community college to Pima Medical Institute-Denver is Everest College-Thornton (2.3 miles away).
Top Placements
Pima Medical Institute-Denver places among the top 20% of community colleges in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Offering Breadth Programs offered
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Pima Medical Institute-Denver | (CO) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 37 staff | 40 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 13 | 8 |
| Total Enrollment | 944 students | 1,643 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 36:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 944 students | 742 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | 3% | 3% |
| % Hispanic | 45% | 17% |
| % Black | 2% | 5% |
| % White | 48% | 64% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 6% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.55 |
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| College Completion Rate | 72% | 36% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $29,800 | $33,100 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 68% | 89% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $8,708 | $11,730 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $4,750 | $5,139 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Pima Medical Institute-Denver is Everest College-Thornton (2.3 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Everest College-ThorntonPrivate, for profit342 students | 2.30 Mi9065 Grant St
Denver, CO 80229
(303)457-2757 2.30342 - Prince Institute-Rocky MountainsPrivate, for profitn/a students | 3.90 Mi9051 Harlan Street, Unit 20
Westminster, CO 80031
(303)427-5292 3.90n/a - 18,761 students | 5.20 Mi3645 W 112th Ave
Westminster, CO 80031
(303)404-5000 5.2018,761 - 10,296 students | 6.00 Mi1111 W. Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80204
(303)556-2600 6.0010,296 - DeVry University-ColoradoPrivate, for profit964 students | 6.10 Mi1870 W 122nd Ave
Denver, CO 80234
(303)280-7400 6.10964
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