- 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 Tucson community since 1972. In Tucson, we offer medical training in Medical Training in Tucson certificate programs like dental assistant, medical assistant, medical administrative assistant, pharmacy technician, phlebotomy technician, veterinary assistant.
School Highlights
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson serves 1,970 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 55%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 1,970 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 62%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 127 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
127 staff
296 staff
Number of Programs Offered
18
18
Student Body
The student population of Pima Medical Institute-Tucson has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The Pima Medical Institute-Tucson diversity score of 0.68 is more than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,970 students
4,392 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
1,970 students
1,301 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
3,091 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
314 students
343 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,970 students
1,301 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
7 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
3,652 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
250 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
3%
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
40%
34%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
38%
45%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.67
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
71%
19%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
4.69%
3.28%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,800
$32,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,718
$4,750
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-Tucson often compared to?
Pima Medical Institute-Tucsonis often viewed alongside schools like Pima Community College by visitors of our site.
What is Pima Medical Institute-Tucson's ranking?
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson ranks among the top 20% of community college in Arizona for: Highest completion rates.
In what neighborhood is Pima Medical Institute-Tucson located?
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson is located in the Pima Medical Campus neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Pima Medical Institute-Tucson is Pima Community College (2.7 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
Pima Community College
Public
4905C East Broadway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85709
(520) 206-4500
Tucson, AZ 85709
(520) 206-4500
2.7 miles
| 15,544 students
Brookline College-Tucson
Private for-profit
5441 E. 22nd St, Ste.125
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 748-9799
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 748-9799
3.9 miles
| 349 students
Central Arizona College
Public
8470 N Overfield Rd
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 494-5444
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 494-5444
64.8 miles
| 4,076 students
Eastern Arizona College
Public
615 N. Stadium Ave.
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 428-8272
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 428-8272
79.0 miles
| 4,392 students
2626 E Pecos Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 732-7000
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 732-7000
88.3 miles
| 12,441 students
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