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Pima Medical Institute-Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colorado · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:

Medical assistant programsDental assistant schoolsPharmacy technician programs
68%completion rate · Colorado avg 69%
$9,500median debt of graduates
$37,302median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$38,673median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$31,319annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (Accredited)
Address: 5725 Mark Dabling Blvd, Suite 150, Colorado Springs, CO 80919 · Phone: (719) 482-7462 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Pima Medical Institute-Colorado Springs is a private for-profit trade school in Colorado Springs, Colorado offering medical assistant, dental assistant, and pharmacy technician programs, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.

Pima Medical Institute-Colorado Springs has a 68.3% completion rate, near the Colorado state average of 69.2%, with median graduate debt of $9,500 and median earnings of $38,673 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance at Pima Medical Institute-Colorado Springs is reported at $31,319, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here, and about 50.3% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Pima Medical Institut… Pima Medical Institut…: 68.3% 68.3% Colorado average Colorado average: 69.2% 69.2% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Medical assistants$39,130$48,400$55,570
Dental assistants$38,500$48,340$58,340
Pharmacy technicians$39,810$49,970$58,300

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Colorado (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 80 $26,901 $27,140 $8,890
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 26 $24,908 $25,121 $8,508
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 16 $26,901 $27,140 $8,890

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

Pima Medical Institute-Colorado Springs is a private for-profit trade school located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV) to help pay for their education. The campus awards credentials most often in medical assistant programs, followed by dental assistant schools and pharmacy technician programs.

Federal data show a completion rate of 68.3%, which is near the Colorado state average of 69.2%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings ten years after entry were $38,673. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $31,319, and about 50.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.

This campus may suit students seeking focused, healthcare-support training rather than a multi-year degree, though exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adults considering a career change should independently confirm program schedules and format by contacting the school directly. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome figures, consult the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

The campus offers medical assistant programs, dental assistant schools, and pharmacy technician programs, with medical assistant training being the largest program by enrollment.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 68.3%, which is near the Colorado state average of 69.2%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, according to federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings ten years after entry are $38,673, per the College Scorecard.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The reported annual cost of attendance is $31,319.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs and financial aid eligibility compared to public or non-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (719) 482-7462 or visit pmi.edu to confirm.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and review official outcome data at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?442134.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The programs offered are focused healthcare-support fields, but specific fit for career changers depends on program length and schedule, which is not reported in federal data; contact the school directly for details.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing and certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for program-specific certification information.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach the school by phone at (719) 482-7462 or visit their website at https://pmi.edu/ for application details.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?442134 for comparisons.

Other trade and career schools in Colorado Springs, CO

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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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