- 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 646 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 50%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 646 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 44%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Pima Medical Institute-Seattle ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Completion Rates
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Pima Medical Institute-Seattle
(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
68 staff
353 staff
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Number of Programs Offered
9
28
Student Body
The student population of Pima Medical Institute-Seattle has grown by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Pima Medical Institute-Seattle diversity score of 0.64 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
646 students
4,003 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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# Full-Time Students
646 students
2,116 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,887 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
808 students
384 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
646 students
2,116 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,887 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
9%
8%
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% Hispanic
17%
14%
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% Black
4%
5%
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% White
56%
50%
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% Hawaiian
2%
1%
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% Two or more races
10%
8%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
6%
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% Unknown races
n/a
7%
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Diversity Score
0.64
0.71
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
70%
37%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
2.2%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,800
$36,400
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
67%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$11,794
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,718
$6,292
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Pima Medical Institute-Seattle often compared to?
Pima Medical Institute-Seattleis often viewed alongside schools like Seattle Central College by visitors of our site.
What is Pima Medical Institute-Seattle's ranking?
Pima Medical Institute-Seattle ranks among the top 20% of community college in Washington for: Percent of students receiving financial aid, Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.
In what neighborhood is Pima Medical Institute-Seattle located?
Pima Medical Institute-Seattle is located in the Maple Leaf neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
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