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Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista

Private for-profit Chula Vista, CA · Urban · Far West · 87% data reported · Agent Insights · Claim Your School's Profile ➜
60%
Graduation Rate
$38,673
Earnings (10yr)
$28,561
Net Price
537
Enrollment
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About Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista

Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.

Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.

Institutional Profile

Institution Type
Private for-profit College
Carnegie Class
Associate's College
Enrollment
537
Setting
Urban
Primary Strengths
Health Professions

Why students choose Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista

Strength in Health Professions
Its most-awarded field of study

CollegeRanker Report Card

Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.

D+
Top 66% overall
C-
Earnings
$38,673 median
D
Value
1.4× net price
F
Affordability
$28,561/yr net
C
Graduation
60% graduate
C
Diversity
0.58 index

Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.

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Overview

Pima Medical Institute in Chula Vista is a solid choice for students interested in advancing their careers in health professions. With an enrollment of about 537, the school is geared towards those who prefer a more focused, intimate learning environment. Popular areas of study include nursing, medical assisting, and dental hygiene, which align with the growing demand for skilled healthcare workers.

As for what happens after graduation, the earnings data shows that alumni can expect to make around $38,673 within ten years of completing their programs. This indicates a decent return on investment for those who pursue their education here. Many students benefit from financial aid, with around 60% receiving Pell Grants, which can help make education more accessible and manageable.

Looking at the financial picture, the net price after aid sits at approximately $28,561, with a median debt of $9,500 for graduates. This relatively low debt load can be attractive for students entering the workforce. Those who thrive here are often motivated individuals committed to making a difference in healthcare, looking for a straightforward path to a rewarding career.

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Can I Get In?

How selective Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista is — and how your numbers stack up.

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3.0
Test Score
1050
21

Academics & Admissions

Is It Hard to Get Into Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista? Acceptance Rate & Requirements

As a private institution in Chula Vista, California, Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista enrolls students across a range of programs. The school reports a graduation rate of roughly 60%.

Retention Rate 81%
Full-Time Faculty 54%
Faculty Salary (mo) $6,540
Student–Faculty Ratio 22:1
Diversity Index 0.58
First-Gen Students 51%
2

Can I Afford It?

What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.

Cost & Financial Aid

How Much Does It Cost to Attend Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista? Tuition, Net Price & Aid

After financial aid, the average net price at Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista — the real out-of-pocket cost once federal grants and scholarships are applied — is about $28,561. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $28,312 after need-based grants. Graduates leave with a median federal student-loan debt of about $9,500.

$28,561
Avg Net Price
$9,500
Median Debt
60%
Pell Grant Rate
56%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$28,312
Family Income $0–$30K
$30,060
Family Income $30K–$48K
$28,138
Family Income $48K–$75K
3

What Happens After?

Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.

Graduate Outcomes

Is Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI

Ten years out, alumni of Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista report median earnings of $38,673; prospective students should weigh that figure against the program's cost when calculating return on investment.

$37,302
6 Years After Entry
$38,155
8 Years
$38,673
10 Years
0.25x
Debt-to-Earnings
51%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$37,302 6yr $38,155 8yr $38,673 10yr

Graduation by Timeframe

20%
100% (34)
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How Pima Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation60%Earnings 10yr$39KNet Price$29KRetention81%Median Debt$10KPell Grant Rate60%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$28K$0-30K$30K$30-48K$28K$48-75K
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Does It Change Lives?

Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?

Top Programs

The fields Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Each links to its degree guide — with salary, growth, and the schools with the strongest outcomes.

Top Careers

Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista's most popular programs, with median pay and projected growth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is It Hard to Get Into Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista? Acceptance Rate & Requirements +

As a private institution in Chula Vista, California, Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista enrolls students across a range of programs. The school reports a graduation rate of roughly 60%.

How Much Does It Cost to Attend Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista? Tuition, Net Price & Aid +

After financial aid, the average net price at Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista — the real out-of-pocket cost once federal grants and scholarships are applied — is about $28,561. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $28,312 after need-based grants. Graduates leave with a median federal student-loan debt of about $9,500.

Is Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI +

Ten years out, alumni of Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista report median earnings of $38,673; prospective students should weigh that figure against the program's cost when calculating return on investment.

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