Pima Medical Institute-Tucson
Tel:
(520)326-1600
- 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 1,948 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 39:1.
- Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 48%.
- Pima Medical Institute-Tucson is one of 6 community colleges within Pima County, AZ.
- The nearest community college to Pima Medical Institute-Tucson is Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson (0.4 miles away).
Top Placements
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson places among the top 20% of community colleges in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
- The teacher population of 99 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Pima Medical Institute-Tucson | (AZ) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 99 staff | 66 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 17 | 14 |
| Total Enrollment | 1,948 students | 6,476 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 39:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,948 students | 1,336 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 4% |
| % Asian | 3% | 3% |
| % Hispanic | 45% | 27% |
| % Black | 5% | 6% |
| % White | 41% | 52% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | - |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.65 |
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| College Completion Rate | 71% | 19% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $29,800 | $31,100 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 90% | 81% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $8,708 | $9,500 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $4,750 | $5,022 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Pima Medical Institute-Tucson is Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson (0.4 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Southwest University of Visual Arts-TucsonPrivate, for profit172 students | 0.40 Mi2525 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520)325-0123 0.40172 - Brown Mackie College-TucsonPrivate, for profit611 students | 1.80 Mi4585 E Speedway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520)327-6866 1.80611 - Brookline College-TucsonPrivate, for profit507 students | 4.00 Mi5441 E. 22nd St, Ste.125
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520)748-9799 4.00507 - Pima Community CollegePublic28,070 students | 4.10 Mi4905C East Broadway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85709
(520)206-4500 4.1028,070 - 500 students | 28.50 Mi6 Dubois Dr.
Green Valley, AZ 28800
(987)654-3679 28.50500
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