Health and Medical Administrative Services at Pima Medical Institute-Denver

Pima Medical Institute-Denver's health administration certificate program offers a relatively affordable path into healthcare support roles, but the earning potential remains modest. At $28,219 in first-year earnings, graduates earn slightly above the national median for this field and match Colorado's state median exactly. More importantly, the program keeps debt manageable at $8,708—well below both national and state averages—resulting in a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.31.

The program ranks in the 60th percentile among Colorado's 23 similar programs, placing it in decent company alongside other Pima campuses that dominate the state's top performers in this field. Earnings do grow 11% over four years to $31,216, though this increase barely keeps pace with inflation. The concerning factor is that Pima Denver sits in the 95th percentile nationally for debt, meaning 95% of similar programs nationwide have lower debt loads, even though the absolute amount isn't crushing.

For families seeking an accessible entry point into healthcare administration, this program delivers reasonable value through its combination of below-average debt and steady employment prospects. The modest earnings reflect the reality of administrative support roles in healthcare, but the manageable debt load means graduates aren't burdened with payments that exceed their earning capacity.