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

Pima Medical Institute-Seattle's dental support program delivers solid national performance but falls short of Washington state standards. While graduates earn about $2,000 more than the national median and rank in the 67th percentile nationally, they earn nearly $1,500 less than the typical Washington graduate in this field, placing the program in just the 40th percentile statewide.

The financial picture is mixed but manageable. At $8,509 in debt—slightly below both national and state medians—students face a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.31, meaning they'd owe about three months' salary. This is reasonable debt load, especially given the modest 12% earnings growth over four years to $30,467. However, the program's debt ranks in the 83rd percentile nationally, suggesting most comparable programs elsewhere leave students with less debt burden.

For Washington families, this represents a middle-tier option in a competitive state market. Top performers like Spokane Community College produce graduates earning $7,000 more annually, while Carrington College-Spokane offers similar outcomes. Given that this program costs roughly the same as state alternatives but produces below-average local earnings, families should strongly consider other Washington options first, particularly community college programs that may offer better value and higher earning potential in this field.