Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Pima Medical Institute-El Paso

Pima Medical Institute-El Paso delivers strong earning potential in allied health, with graduates earning $62,420 in their first year—significantly above both the national median ($54,327) and Texas median ($55,965) for this field. The program ranks in the 84th percentile nationally, demonstrating exceptional performance compared to over 1,000 similar programs across the country. However, within Texas specifically, it ranks at the 60th percentile, indicating several in-state competitors offer even stronger earnings outcomes.

The trade-off comes in the form of higher debt. At $30,160, graduates carry substantially more debt than typical for this program nationally ($19,113) or in Texas ($17,249). Still, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.48 remains quite manageable—meaning debt equals less than half of first-year earnings. The 5th percentile debt ranking nationally is misleading here since it reflects higher absolute debt, not worse value.

For families considering this investment, the numbers work: graduates earn well above average immediately and maintain strong earning power four years later at $65,163. While you'll pay more upfront than at community colleges like Hill College or South Texas College (which offer even higher earnings), the robust sample size of 100+ graduates gives confidence in these outcomes. This represents solid career preparation with manageable debt levels for a field with strong job prospects.