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

Pima Medical Institute-Tucson delivers strong national performance in Allied Health and Medical Assisting, with graduates earning $44,175 in their first year—placing this program in the 80th percentile nationally and well above the national median of $36,862. However, the Arizona context tells a different story: these earnings fall to the 40th percentile among Arizona programs, trailing the state median of $47,390 by about $3,200 annually.

The debt picture is notably favorable. At $27,292, students graduate with significantly less debt than typical Arizona programs (median $29,360) and well below what most schools nationally charge for similar programs. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.62 means graduates can reasonably expect to manage their loans, though the modest 3% earnings growth over four years suggests limited salary advancement in this field.

The challenge here is Arizona's competitive landscape—several programs deliver meaningfully higher earnings for similar or lower debt loads. Carrington College campuses produce graduates earning $53,596, while GateWay Community College offers $50,605 with likely lower costs as a public institution. For an Arizona family, this program represents a safe choice with manageable debt, but you're paying a premium for outcomes that rank in the middle of your state's options rather than getting the best return on investment available locally.