Health and Medical Administrative Services at Pima Medical Institute-San Antonio

Pima Medical Institute-San Antonio's health administration certificate program delivers earnings that outperform both state and national medians, but the debt load creates a significant concern. With first-year earnings of $28,219—ranking in the 60th percentile among Texas programs—graduates earn more than the typical Texas program ($25,639) and slightly above the national median ($27,783). However, the program's debt burden sits in the 95th percentile nationally, meaning 95% of similar programs nationwide leave students with less debt than Pima's $8,708 median.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.31 means graduates typically owe about four months of their starting salary, which is manageable but not exceptional given the relatively high debt load. Earnings do grow modestly to $31,216 by year four, representing 11% growth that keeps pace with inflation. Among Texas programs, several community colleges and health career schools significantly outperform Pima, with top programs like Galveston College producing graduates earning over $34,000.

For parents considering this program, the value proposition is mixed: your child will likely find steady employment in a growing field with earnings above state averages, but they'll pay more in debt than at most competing programs. Given that several Texas alternatives offer both higher earnings and lower debt, this program represents a reasonable but not optimal choice for health administration training.