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

Pima Medical Institute-Houston delivers strong earning outcomes that justify its premium price point. With first-year earnings of $62,420, graduates earn $7,000 more than the national average and $6,500 more than the typical Texas program. This performance places the program in the 84th percentile nationally, though it ranks more modestly at the 60th percentile within Texas's competitive allied health landscape.

The debt picture tells an important story about value. While graduates carry $30,160 in debt—significantly higher than both national ($19,113) and state ($17,249) medians—the strong earnings create a manageable debt-to-income ratio of 0.48. This means debt equals less than half of first-year earnings, which is quite reasonable for healthcare training. The program ranks in just the 5th percentile for debt nationally, meaning 95% of similar programs nationwide have higher debt loads.

However, context matters in Texas. Several community colleges like Hill College and South Texas College produce graduates earning $10,000+ more while likely charging much lower tuition. The modest 4% earnings growth from year one to four also suggests limited advancement potential. For families prioritizing immediate job placement and solid starting salaries, this program delivers, but cost-conscious parents should compare against top-performing Texas community colleges that offer similar career paths at potentially much lower debt levels.