C
Average
Score: 46/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
75/100 · earnings-weighted

Pima Medical Institute-East Valley

2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Mesa, Arizona 85209
ℹ️
Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 70%
Outcomes
B
72/100
Affordability
D
40/100
Resources
D
40/100
Experience
D
41/100
Prestige
F
29/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

373
Total Enrollment
70%
Graduation Rate
82%
Retention Rate
25.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Pima Medical Institute-East Valley, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$38,673
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$37,302
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$9,500
Median debt at graduation
76.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
30.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 25% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 76th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (AZ wage index 0.95). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Pima Medical Institute-East Valley

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$31,915$39,786+16%#116 of 637#83$8,890
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants$28,834$38,531-31%#719 of 757#716$8,894
Health and Medical Administrative Services$28,219$38,324+8%#167 of 496#151$8,707
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$31,071$36,852-5%#60 of 109#54$3,166
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians$25,638$35,997+3%#21 of 51#14$7,977

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Pima Medical Institute-East Valley Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $443,730
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,840/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 85208 (4.0% cap, Mesa)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition N/A N/A

Financial Aid

50%
Receive Any Aid
24%
Receive Pell Grants
43%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

373
Total Students
89%
Women
61%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 42%
Hispanic 28%
Black 7%
Asian 4%
Two or More 12%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 65%
Hybrid (Some Online) 35%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 61%
25-64 (Adult) 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Pima Medical Institute-East Valley?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Pima Medical Institute-East Valley?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Pima Medical Institute-East Valley?
The graduation rate at Pima Medical Institute-East Valley is 70%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Pima Medical Institute-East Valley a good school?
Pima Medical Institute-East Valley has a Repit College Score of 46/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Pima Medical Institute-East Valley?
Pima Medical Institute-East Valley has a total enrollment of 373 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology