Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas

This program delivers strong national performance but falls short of Nevada's premium medical assisting market. While Pima Medical Institute's graduates earn $44,175 in their first year—ranking in the 80th percentile nationally—they're actually earning below the Nevada median of $48,886 for this field. That's a concerning gap of nearly $5,000 annually, especially when you're paying above-average tuition for what appears to be a premium-positioned program.

The debt picture tells a mixed story. At $27,292, student debt sits in the favorable 18th percentile nationally, meaning most programs nationwide leave students with more debt. However, in Nevada's limited market (only 3 schools), this debt load is fairly typical. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.62 is reasonable, suggesting graduates can manage payments, but the minimal earnings growth of just 3% over four years is disappointing for a healthcare field.

The bottom line: you're paying for a nationally recognized program that underperforms its local market. With Carrington College-Las Vegas graduates earning $53,596—over $9,000 more annually—Pima's value proposition becomes questionable. Unless there are compelling reasons like scheduling flexibility or clinical partnerships, Nevada families should seriously consider alternatives that better capitalize on the state's higher-paying medical assisting opportunities.