Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at Pima Medical Institute-East Valley

Median Earnings (1yr)

$31,071

50th percentile

60th percentile in Arizona

Median Debt

$3,167

71% below national median

Analysis

Pima Medical Institute-East Valley delivers one of Arizona's strongest laboratory science programs with exceptionally manageable debt. While the $31,071 starting salary matches the national median, graduates here accumulate just $3,167 in debt compared to the typical $10,866 nationally—ranking in the 95th percentile for low debt. This puts Arizona graduates ahead of their state peers, earning about $3,000 more than the Arizona median of $28,385.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.10 means graduates typically pay off their investment in roughly one month of salary, making this among the most financially accessible paths into laboratory science. Earnings grow modestly but steadily, reaching $33,711 by year four. Among Pima's Arizona campuses, the East Valley location performs competitively, matching the Tucson campus and trailing only Phoenix by about $2,700.

For parents worried about education debt, this program offers genuine peace of mind. Your child can enter a stable healthcare field with minimal financial burden, and the robust sample size of 100+ graduates gives confidence these numbers reflect real outcomes rather than statistical noise.

Where Pima Medical Institute-East Valley Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all clinical/medical laboratory science/research and allied professions certificate's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

How Pima Medical Institute-East Valley graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
Pima Medical Institute-East Valley	$31,071	$33,711	+8%
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson	$31,071	$33,711	+8%
Brookline College-Phoenix	$25,699	$22,262	-13%
Brookline College-Tempe	$25,699	$22,262	-13%
Brookline College-Tucson	$25,699	$22,262	-13%

Compare to Similar Programs in Arizona

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions certificate's programs at peer institutions in Arizona (18 total in state)

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School	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Pima Medical Institute-East ValleyMesa	$31,071	$33,711	$3,167	0.10
Pima Medical Institute-PhoenixPhoenix	$33,825	—	$5,500	0.16
Pima Medical Institute-TucsonTucson	$31,071	$33,711	$3,167	0.10
Brookline College-PhoenixPhoenix	$25,699	$22,262	$13,599	0.53
Brookline College-TempeTempe	$25,699	$22,262	$13,599	0.53
Brookline College-TucsonTucson	$25,699	$22,262	$13,599	0.53
National Median	$31,071	—	$10,866	0.35

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with clinical/medical laboratory science/research and allied professions graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Surgical Technologists

Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. May help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.

$62,480/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians

Cut, grind, and polish eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other precision optical elements. Assemble and mount lenses into frames or process other optical elements. Includes precision lens polishers or grinders, centerer-edgers, and lens mounters.

$45,820/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomists

Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.

$43,660/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists

Perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.

Cytogenetic Technologists

Analyze chromosomes or chromosome segments found in biological specimens, such as amniotic fluids, bone marrow, solid tumors, and blood to aid in the study, diagnosis, classification, or treatment of inherited or acquired genetic diseases. Conduct analyses through classical cytogenetic, fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) or array comparative genome hybridization (aCGH) techniques.

Cytotechnologists

Stain, mount, and study cells to detect evidence of cancer, hormonal abnormalities, and other pathological conditions following established standards and practices.

Histotechnologists

Apply knowledge of health and disease causes to evaluate new laboratory techniques and procedures to examine tissue samples. Process and prepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May solve technical or instrument problems or assist with research studies.

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.

Histology Technicians

Prepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May assist with research studies.

Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other

All health technologists and technicians not listed separately.

Neurodiagnostic Technologists

Conduct electroneurodiagnostic (END) tests such as electroencephalograms, evoked potentials, polysomnograms, or electronystagmograms. May perform nerve conduction studies.

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Pima Medical Institute-East Valley, approximately 24% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 450 graduates with reported earnings and 543 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.