Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Pima Medical Institute-Renton

Pima Medical Institute-Renton's dental support program delivers solid national performance but falls short within Washington state. While graduates earn above the national median ($27,301 vs. $25,255) and rank in the 67th percentile nationally, they earn notably less than the typical Washington graduate in this field ($28,814). Among the 14 schools offering this program in Washington, PMI-Renton sits in the bottom half at the 40th percentile.

The financial picture is mixed but manageable. At $8,509, student debt is reasonable and slightly below both state and national medians. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.31 means graduates can expect to earn about three times their debt load in their first year, which represents a sustainable burden for most students. Earnings do grow modestly—12% from year one to year four—though the progression to $30,467 still lags behind top state performers like Spokane Community College ($34,974).

For families considering this investment, the program offers predictable entry into a stable healthcare support field without crushing debt. However, if your child can access other Washington options like Spokane Community College or even PMI's Seattle campus (which performs identically), those might deliver better earning potential for similar costs. This is a safe choice that gets the job done, but not necessarily the best value in Washington's competitive landscape.