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

Pima Medical Institute-Renton delivers strong earnings outcomes that significantly outperform national standards, but you'll pay a premium for this performance. With first-year earnings of $62,420, graduates earn $8,000 more than the national median for this field and rank in the 84th percentile nationally. However, the $30,160 debt load is substantially higher than both the national median ($19,113) and Washington state median ($20,419) for allied health programs.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.48 means graduates typically owe about half their first-year salary, which is manageable but not exceptional. While the program ranks in the 60th percentile among Washington programs—solid but not elite—there are notably stronger options available. Bellevue College and Tacoma Community College graduates earn $17,000-$11,000 more annually, likely with lower debt burdens as public institutions.

The 4% earnings growth over four years is modest, suggesting most of the earning potential materializes immediately after graduation. For an anxious parent, this program offers a reliable path to middle-class earnings with strong job market outcomes, but you're essentially paying private school prices for outcomes that competitive public programs might deliver at lower cost. If your child can access quality community college alternatives, those merit serious consideration.