Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Pima Medical Institute-Tucson

Pima Medical Institute-Tucson's allied health program delivers strong earnings that place it in the 84th percentile nationally, with graduates earning $62,420 in their first year—significantly above both the national median ($54,327) and Arizona median ($57,315) for this field. However, this performance comes at a premium price, with debt levels of $30,160 that are more than double Arizona's median debt of $12,500 for similar programs.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.48 means graduates typically carry debt equal to about half their first-year salary, which is manageable but notably higher than what you'd find at Arizona's community colleges offering similar programs. Among Arizona schools, this program ranks in the 60th percentile for earnings—solid but not exceptional—while charging significantly more than competitors like GateWay Community College or Pima Community College, which produce similar earning outcomes with much lower debt burdens.

The 4% earnings growth over four years is modest, suggesting most of the program's value comes from immediate job placement rather than long-term career advancement. For families prioritizing quick entry into a stable healthcare field, this program delivers, but the higher debt load means you're paying a premium for outcomes you might achieve more affordably elsewhere in Arizona's robust community college system.