Health and Medical Administrative Services at Pima Medical Institute-El Paso

The debt burden here is the elephant in the room. While Pima Medical Institute-El Paso's health administration program delivers competitive earnings—ranking in the 60th percentile among Texas programs and slightly above the national median—students graduate with significantly more debt than peers elsewhere. At $8,708, the median debt is nearly double what students at other Texas schools typically carry for this same credential.

The earnings trajectory offers some reassurance, with graduates seeing an 11% increase from $28,219 to $31,216 over four years. This puts them ahead of the Texas median of $25,639, though still well below top-performing programs like Galveston College ($34,532) and Dallas College ($34,135). The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.31 means graduates can theoretically pay off their loans in about four months of gross income, which is manageable.

However, the concerning debt percentile (95th nationally) suggests this program costs substantially more than most alternatives. Given that 63% of students receive Pell grants, indicating significant financial need, families should seriously consider whether the modest earnings premium over cheaper community college options justifies the extra debt. The program works, but at a premium price that may not deliver proportional value.