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Pima Medical Institute Review: Programs, Tuition & Career Outcomes in 2026

GradeToGrad Editorial Team

February 20, 2026

Pima Medical has 2,619 students in Tucson with 6-year earnings of $37,302. Allied health training in medical assisting, radiology, and more.

Overview

Pima Medical Institute is an allied health training school with its flagship campus in Tucson, AZ and additional locations across the West (Phoenix, Seattle, Houston, Las Vegas, Denver, and more). The school focuses exclusively on healthcare careers below the nursing/physician level — medical assistants, dental hygienists, radiologic technologists, respiratory therapists, and similar roles.

Programs

Medical Assistant — front office and clinical skills
Dental Hygienist — cleaning, X-rays, patient education
Radiologic Technologist — X-ray, CT, MRI imaging
Respiratory Therapist — ventilators, oxygen therapy, pulmonary rehab
Veterinary Technician — animal healthcare
Pharmacy Technician — medication dispensing, inventory

Outcomes (Tucson Campus)

Enrollment: 2,619 students
6-year earnings: $37,302/year
Other locations: Earnings at Houston, Seattle, and other campuses similar

Pros

Healthcare-focused — every program leads to an in-demand healthcare career
Multiple locations — 17+ campuses if you need to relocate
Shorter programs — many certificates complete in under a year
Job market — allied health roles have strong demand nationwide

Cons

Cost — higher than community college alternatives for similar programs
Certificate vs. degree — many programs are certificates, not associate degrees
Earnings ceiling — $37,302 at six years reflects the reality of entry-level allied health pay

Alternatives

Community colleges in Arizona (Maricopa District at $2,358/year) offer many of the same allied health programs — medical assisting, radiology tech, dental hygiene — at a fraction of the cost and with an associate degree.

Next Steps

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Arizona community colleges at $2,358/year