Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista is Medical/Clinical Assistant and the 2024 tuition and fees is $17,587. 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-Chula Vista.
Tuition & Completion Time for 6 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Medical/Clinical Assistant $17,587$86732 Hours9 Months $16,239
2Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant $16,762$87829 Hours8 Months $20,397
3Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer $51,525$2,35480 Hours23 Months $32,286
4Pharmacy Technician/Assistant $17,285$98434 Hours9 Months $14,974
5Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant $20,240$1,81849 Hours12 Months $20,397
6Dental Assisting/Assistant $18,840$73132 Hours8 Months $16,730

Important Academic Statistics

Total 684 students attended Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 34 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 14 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 60 (full-time) and 23 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista is 57% and the retention rate is 74% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population684
Graduation Rate57%
Number of Faculty48
Student to Faculty Ratio22 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista is $17,587 . 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.
57% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,477 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$17,587
Books & Supplies$867
Off-Campus Room & Board$17,964
Off-Campus Expenses$5,723
Average Financial Amount$4,477

Offered Certificate Programs

Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista offers 5 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, 387 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 Certificate1023
2 Years Certificate40364
Total50387

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 387 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 23 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 364 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 23 completers
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary23
Total23
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture 131 completers
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant131
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 233 completers
Dental Assisting/Assistant50
Medical/Clinical Assistant133
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant50
Total364

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 684 students have enrolled into Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista. By gender, 148 male and 536 female students are attending the school.
There are 111 White (16.23%), 33 Black/African American (4.82%), 436 Hispanic (63.74%), 58 Asian (8.48%), and 481 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total684148536
American Indian/Native American101
Asian581642
Black/African American331023
Hispanic43693343
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander110
White1112190
Two More41734
Un-Known303
Non-resident Alien000

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