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Pima Medical Institute-Renton
Renton, Washington · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 555 South Renton Village Place Suite 110, Renton, WA 98057 · Phone: (425) 228-9600 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Pima Medical Institute-Renton is a private for-profit trade school in Renton, Washington, offering medical assistant, phlebotomy, and dental assistant programs, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.
Pima Medical Institute-Renton has a 69.2% completion rate versus a 66.1% state average, with graduates carrying a median 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-Renton is reported at $35,558, federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 36.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $46,540 | $59,290 | $63,590 |
| Phlebotomists | $39,410 | $48,880 | $58,370 |
| Dental assistants | $46,280 | $58,090 | $62,340 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $47,270 | $58,900 | $67,630 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Washington (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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 157 | $26,901 | $27,140 | $8,890 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 57 | $26,937 | $26,254 | $3,166 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 39 | $24,908 | $25,121 | $8,508 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 21 | $26,901 | $27,140 | $8,890 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 9 | $36,019 | $45,723 | $26,524 |
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.
About this school
Pima Medical Institute-Renton is a private for-profit trade and career campus located in Renton, Washington. It participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid such as Pell Grants to help pay for programs. The school is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, with additional accreditation from the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy. Its most-awarded programs are medical assistant programs (166 completers), phlebotomy classes (57), and dental assistant schools (39), reflecting a strong focus on allied health training.
Federal data show a completion rate of 69.2%, which is near the Washington state average of 66.1%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,673. Annual cost of attendance is reported at $35,558, and 36.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income students enroll here.
This campus may suit students seeking focused, career-oriented training in medical support fields such as medical assisting, phlebotomy, or dental assisting, rather than a traditional two-year associate degree path, based on the concentration of completers in shorter allied-health program families. Program length details for each offering are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and review outcome data directly through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Pima Medical Institute-Renton's top programs are medical assistant programs, phlebotomy classes, and dental assistant schools, with a total of 5 program families offered, including pharmacy tech programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the campus is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, with additional accreditation from the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy.
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-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 69.2%, which is near the Washington state average of 66.1%, per federal Scorecard data.
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 10 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 $35,558.
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 levels and financial aid eligibility compared to public or nonprofit 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 (425) 228-9600 or visit pmi.edu for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review this campus's federal outcome data directly at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?449074.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Based on its concentration of completers in focused allied-health programs like medical assisting and phlebotomy, it may suit those seeking short, career-specific training, though specific schedule or format details are not reported in this data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (425) 228-9600 for program-specific requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Pima Medical Institute-Renton by phone at (425) 228-9600 or visit their website at https://pmi.edu/ for application details.
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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.