Health and Medical Administrative Services at Pima Medical Institute-Houston

Pima Medical Institute-Houston's health administration certificate delivers solid middle-of-the-pack performance with one major red flag: the debt burden. While graduates earn $28,219 in their first year—outpacing both the national median ($27,783) and Texas median ($25,639)—they're saddled with debt levels that rank in the 95th percentile nationally. At $8,708, the debt is actually lower than typical programs, but that still translates to a concerning debt-to-earnings ratio.

The program does show steady earnings growth, with graduates seeing an 11% increase to $31,216 by year four. Among Texas programs, this ranks in the 60th percentile, putting it ahead of most in-state competitors. However, the top community colleges in Texas are delivering significantly better outcomes—Galveston College and Dallas College graduates earn over $34,000, more than $6,000 above Pima's first-year figure.

For families considering this path, the math works better than many certificate programs, but barely. The debt load, while not catastrophic, means graduates will likely spend their first year primarily paying down educational expenses rather than building financial stability. Given that several Texas community colleges offer superior earning potential in this same field, parents should explore those options first before committing to Pima's program.