- Pima Medical Institute is a highly experienced and proven leader in health care. For more than 35 years, Pima Medical Institute has offered specialized, quality healthcare training that is quick and affordable, and has been serving the Tucson community since 1972. In Tucson, we offer medical training in Medical Training in Tucson certificate programs like dental assistant, medical assistant, medical administrative assistant, pharmacy technician, phlebotomy technician, veterinary assistant.
School Highlights
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson serves 3,791 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 61%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 3,791 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 30:1
- Minority enrollment: 67%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 127 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
127 staff
296 staff
Number of Programs Offered
21
17
Student Body
The student population of Pima Medical Institute-Tucson has grown by 96% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 has increased from 16:1 over five years.
The Pima Medical Institute-Tucson diversity score of 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,791 students
3,009 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
3,791 students
1,238 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
4,184 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
364 students
339 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,648 students
1,238 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
143 students
66 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
4,387 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
250 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
3%
% Asian
6%
4%
% Hispanic
39%
36%
% Black
10%
7%
% White
33%
39%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
8%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
71%
19%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.6915%
0.6%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,800
$32,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,718
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Pima Medical Institute-Tucson often compared to?
Pima Medical Institute-Tucsonis often viewed alongside schools like Pima Community College by visitors of our site.
What is Pima Medical Institute-Tucson's ranking?
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson ranks among the top 20% of community college in Arizona for: Diversity in US community colleges and Most Programs Offered.
In what neighborhood is Pima Medical Institute-Tucson located?
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson is located in the Pima Medical Campus neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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