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Pima Medical Institute-Tucson
Tucson, Arizona · Private for-profit college · Training programs available:
Address: 2121 N Craycroft Road, Bldg 1, Tucson, AZ 85712 · Phone: (520) 326-1600 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Pima Medical Institute-Tucson is a private for-profit trade school in Tucson, Arizona, offering medical assistant, dental assistant, and radiology programs, accredited by ABHES.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt is $9,500 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,673; the campus completion rate is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Pima Medical Institute-Tucson; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid is accepted, and 49.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $38,100 | $45,940 | $48,450 |
| Dental assistants | $38,500 | $49,000 | $57,880 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $61,510 | $89,200 | $106,920 |
| Phlebotomists | $38,090 | $46,260 | $47,840 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $39,040 | $47,640 | $54,060 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Arizona (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 | 184 | $26,901 | $27,140 | $8,890 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 80 | $24,908 | $25,121 | $8,508 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 77 | $53,594 | $54,438 | $26,923 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 40 | $26,937 | $26,254 | $3,166 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 23 | $26,901 | $27,140 | $8,890 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 16 | $36,019 | $45,723 | $26,524 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 14 | $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-Tucson is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Tucson, Arizona, in a large city setting. The campus participates in federal student aid (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans to help pay for programs here. The school holds accreditation through the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, along with additional program-specific accreditors including bodies for occupational therapy, physical therapy, nursing, and radiologic technology. Its most common programs are medical assistant programs (214 completers), dental assistant schools (80 completers), and radiology & sonography programs (77 completers), drawn from a total of seven program families offered on this campus.
Federal data shows 434 trade program completers against an undergraduate enrollment of 2,567. The state average completion rate is 64.4%, though this campus's own completion rate and comparison to that state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt among graduates is $9,500, and median earnings ten years after entry are $38,673. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 49.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of financially eligible students.
Given its focus on medical assisting, dental assisting, and radiology-related fields, this campus may suit students seeking shorter, career-focused training rather than a traditional degree path, including adult career-changers, though specific program lengths are not stated here. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and current outcomes directly through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and by contacting the school before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson offers seven program families, most notably medical assistant programs, dental assistant schools, and radiology & sonography programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, with additional program-specific accreditation from bodies covering occupational therapy, physical therapy, nursing, and radiologic technology.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA, loans, and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is 64.4%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $9,500, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $38,673, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (520) 326-1600 or visit pmi.edu for current tuition.
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 pricing and financial aid options compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to ask about specific program durations.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation and review federal outcome data through the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?105534.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school directly to ask about requirements for specific programs like medical assisting or radiology.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Pima Medical Institute-Tucson at (520) 326-1600 or visit https://pmi.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not included in this listing; consult the College Scorecard to compare outcomes across institutions.
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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.