Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista

This program delivers strong earning potential but comes with a significant premium price tag. At $62,420 in first-year earnings, graduates perform exceptionally well nationally (84th percentile) and solidly within California (60th percentile). However, the $30,160 debt burden is substantially higher than both national ($19,113) and state ($24,375) medians for this field.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.48 is manageable but not ideal, meaning graduates will likely spend several years paying off loans. While earnings growth is modest at 4% over four years, the strong starting salary helps offset the higher debt load. The program's national debt ranking in the 5th percentile indicates this is among the most expensive options available, which raises questions about value compared to community college alternatives.

California offers some of the nation's top-performing programs in this field, with community colleges like Foothill and Canada delivering significantly higher earnings at likely lower costs. Unless your child has specific reasons to prefer Pima Medical Institute's private school environment or scheduling flexibility, exploring high-performing public alternatives would be financially prudent. The program works financially, but you're paying a premium for outcomes that strong community college programs often match or exceed at a fraction of the cost.