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

This program delivers strong earnings that outpace most allied health programs nationally, but comes with a significant trade-off in debt costs. With first-year earnings of $62,420, graduates earn more than 84% of similar programs across the country and well above the national median of $54,327. However, the $30,160 median debt is substantially higher than both the national average ($19,113) and Nevada median ($20,880) for this field.

The debt picture tells an important story about value. While earnings are solid, Nevada has cheaper options that deliver comparable or better outcomes—Truckee Meadows Community College graduates earn $68,033 with likely lower debt, and College of Southern Nevada matches the state median of $64,976. At 40th percentile within Nevada, this program's earnings are merely average for the state, making the premium price harder to justify.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.48 is manageable but not exceptional, and the modest 4% earnings growth over four years suggests limited upward trajectory. For parents considering this investment, the question is whether paying roughly $10,000 more in debt than state alternatives is worth it for earnings that don't exceed Nevada norms. Unless Pima offers unique advantages like flexible scheduling or specialized training, the in-state community college options appear to offer better value.