Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Pima Medical Institute-Seattle

Pima Medical Institute-Seattle's Allied Health program delivers solid earning power but at a premium price. Graduates earn $44,175 in their first year—significantly above the national average of $36,862 and ranking in the 80th percentile nationally. However, the $27,292 median debt is notably higher than both the national ($19,825) and Washington state ($19,660) averages for this program type, though the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.62 remains manageable.

The earnings picture tells a mixed story within Washington state. While graduates perform reasonably well at the 60th percentile statewide, several community colleges significantly outperform Pima, with Tacoma Community College graduates earning $58,382—over $14,000 more annually. This suggests you're paying private school tuition for outcomes that strong public programs deliver at lower cost.

The minimal earnings growth from year one to year four (+3%) is concerning for a field where experience typically drives salary increases. For anxious parents, the key question is whether the premium tuition is justified when quality community college alternatives exist in Washington. Unless your child needs the specific advantages of Pima's private format (scheduling flexibility, smaller classes), the state's public options offer better financial returns on your educational investment.