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

Pima Medical Institute-Mesa's allied health program delivers strong earnings potential but comes with significantly higher debt than typical Arizona programs. Graduates earn $62,420 in their first year—ranking in the 84th percentile nationally and outperforming the national median by over $8,000. However, the program's debt load of $30,160 is more than double Arizona's median of $12,500 for similar programs, though it remains well below the national average.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.48 is manageable, meaning graduates can expect to earn roughly twice their debt load in their first year. While earnings growth is modest at 4% over four years, the strong starting salary provides a solid foundation. Among Arizona's allied health programs, this ranks respectably at the 60th percentile, competing closely with other Pima Medical Institute locations and outperforming community college alternatives.

The premium you're paying here is primarily for potentially better job placement support and specialized training, given that community colleges offer similar programs with much lower debt loads. If your child can secure similar outcomes at a community college like GateWay or Pima Community College, they'd graduate with significantly less debt. However, if the institutional support and career services justify the extra cost, the strong earning potential makes this a viable investment.