Pima Medical Institute-Seattle
Tel:
(206)322-6100
- Pima Medical Institute is a highly experienced and proven leader in health care. For more than 35 years, Pima Medical Institute has offered specialized, quality healthcare training that is quick and affordable, and has been serving the Seattle community since 1989. In Seattle, we offer medical training in medical training in seattle certificate programs dental assistant, medical assistant, pharmacy technician, phlebotomy technician, veterinary assistant. At Pima Medical Institute, we want each student to succeed. We are dedicated to providing students with a well-rounded education that offers theoretical classroom studies coupled with real world training on-site at medical facilities. Pima Medical Institute is more than a vocational school. We provide life-altering opportunities that turn our students into competent medical professionals who can meet the expectations of 21st century employers. Our mission is to improve the quality of people’s lives by providing the best value in medical career education.
School Highlights
- Pima Medical Institute-Seattle serves 760 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
- Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the state average of 41%.
- Pima Medical Institute-Seattle is one of 13 community colleges within King County, WA.
- The nearest community college to Pima Medical Institute-Seattle is North Seattle College (0.4 miles away).
Top Placements
Pima Medical Institute-Seattle places among the top 20% of community colleges in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Pima Medical Institute-Seattle | (WA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 35 staff | 145 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 10 | 11 |
| Total Enrollment | 760 students | 4,463 students |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 31:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 760 students | 2,353 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 11% | 7% |
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% |
| % Black | 4% | 4% |
| % White | 64% | 59% |
| % Two or more races | 8% | 5% |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.62 |
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| College Completion Rate | 69% | 31% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $29,800 | $36,200 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 72% | 71% |
| Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2015) | $8,708 | $10,614 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2015) | $4,750 | $5,830 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Pima Medical Institute-Seattle is North Seattle College (0.4 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- North Seattle CollegePublic6,493 students | 0.40 Mi9600 College Way North
Seattle, WA 98103
(206)934-3600 0.406,493 - 6,015 students | 3.60 Mi16101 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle, WA 98133
(206)546-4101 3.606,015 - Seattle Central CollegePublic6,773 students | 5.70 Mi1701 Broadway Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122
(206)934-3800 5.706,773 - The Art Institute of SeattlePrivate, for profit1,378 students | 6.10 Mi2323 Elliott Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
(206)448-0900 6.101,378 - 3,660 students | 7.40 Mi11605 132nd Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425)739-8100 7.403,660
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