Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque is Medical/Clinical Assistant and the 2024 tuition and fees is $17,706. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Medical/Clinical Assistant programs ($16,239). The length of the program is 32 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 9 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque.
Tuition & Completion Time for 6 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Medical/Clinical Assistant $17,706$86732 Hours9 Months $16,239
2Dental Assisting/Assistant $17,547$1,01130 Hours8 Months $16,730
3Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant $18,061$90829 Hours8 Months $20,397
4Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training $26,871$2,21744 Hours12 Months $18,035
5Dental Hygiene/Hygienist $76,322$5,65982 Hours23 Months $68,917
6Health/Health Care Administration/Management $28,321$2,11165 Hours20 Months $25,815

Important Academic Statistics

Total 690 students attended Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 43 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 47 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 73 (full-time) and 65 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque is 45% and the retention rate is 64% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population690
Graduation Rate45%
Number of Faculty90
Student to Faculty Ratio18 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque is $17,706 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition planstuition guarantee, including tuition guarantee.
70% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,264 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$17,706
Books & Supplies$867
Off-Campus Room & Board$13,571
Off-Campus Expenses$3,028
Average Financial Amount$6,264

Offered Certificate Programs

Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque offers 6 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 364 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1-Year Certificate2094
2 Years Certificate40270
Total60364

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 364 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 94 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 270 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 94 completers
Dental Assisting/Assistant68
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary26
Total94
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture 41 completers
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant41
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 229 completers
Medical/Clinical Assistant157
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant26
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training46
Total270

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 690 students have enrolled into Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque. By gender, 111 male and 579 female students are attending the school.
There are 108 White (15.65%), 17 Black/African American (2.46%), 347 Hispanic (50.29%), 14 Asian (2.03%), and 547 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total690111579
American Indian/Native American13513122
Asian14311
Black/African American17710
Hispanic34744303
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander404
White1083276
Two More581147
Un-Known716
Non-resident Alien000

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