Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Pima Medical Institute-Mesa

Pima Medical Institute-Mesa delivers solid earnings that rank in the 80th percentile nationally for allied health programs, with graduates earning $44,175 in their first year—well above the national median of $36,862. However, within Arizona's competitive landscape, this program sits at the 40th percentile, with the state median at $47,390. This suggests you're paying premium tuition for middle-of-the-pack results within your home state.

The debt picture is more concerning. While the $27,292 median debt is relatively low nationally (18th percentile), it's paired with Arizona earnings that lag behind state competitors. Students at Carrington College campuses and GateWay Community College are earning $9,000+ more annually with similar debt loads. The 0.62 debt-to-earnings ratio is manageable but not impressive, and the minimal 3% earnings growth over four years suggests limited advancement potential.

For an anxious parent, this creates a clear strategic question: if your child is Arizona-bound anyway, community colleges like GateWay offer better earnings potential, while Carrington College provides substantially higher starting salaries. Pima Medical Institute-Mesa appears caught in the middle—charging more than community colleges while delivering lower earnings than other private competitors. Unless there are specific program features that justify the premium, stronger options exist within Arizona's allied health landscape.