Health and Medical Administrative Services at Pima Medical Institute-Renton

This program presents a troubling mismatch between cost and earnings within Washington state. While Pima Medical Institute-Renton's graduates earn slightly above the national average for health and medical administrative services programs, they significantly underperform compared to other Washington schools—landing in just the 40th percentile statewide. The $31,216 four-year median is notably below Washington's state median of $31,385, and falls far short of top-performing programs like Perry Technical Institute ($37,112) and Carrington College-Spokane ($34,016).

The debt picture compounds these concerns. At $8,708, graduates carry less debt than typical nationally but face a debt-to-earnings ratio that ranks in the 95th percentile—meaning nearly all comparable programs nationwide offer better value. When Washington students can access community college options like Spokane or Everett that deliver similar or better earnings outcomes, this program's premium pricing becomes harder to justify.

The modest 11% earnings growth over four years provides some optimism, but it's not enough to overcome the fundamental value gap. For Washington families, community colleges and other in-state alternatives offer substantially better returns on investment in this field. Unless location convenience is paramount, this program struggles to compete with more affordable state options that deliver comparable or superior career outcomes.