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

Pima Medical Institute-Seattle delivers strong national results but falls short of Washington state standards for medical assisting programs. While graduates earn $31,915 in their first year—placing this program in the 82nd percentile nationally and well above the national median of $27,186—they significantly underperform compared to other Washington programs, ranking only in the 40th percentile statewide. The state median for this field is $37,096, meaning graduates here earn about $5,000 less annually than the typical Washington medical assistant.

The financial picture is relatively manageable with median debt of $9,457, resulting in a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.30—meaning graduates can theoretically pay off their loans in about four months of gross earnings. However, the modest 5% earnings growth over four years suggests limited advancement potential in early career stages.

**Bottom line**: If your child is committed to staying in Washington for their career, you can find better-performing programs at community colleges like North Seattle College or Walla Walla that offer significantly higher earning potential for similar debt levels. This program makes more sense if your child plans to work in lower-cost states where the national-level performance would be more competitive.