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Pima Medical Institute is in Chula Vista, California. Chula Vista is a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Pima Medical Institute issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include medical assistant and technician.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 582 students study at the school (in 2005). Pima Medical Institute is particularly welcoming to minority students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our mission is to improve the quality of people's lives by providing the best value in vocational education."
More complete details are provided below.
Pima Medical Institute
780 Bay Blvd Suite101
Chula Vista, CA 91910
General Phone: (619) 425-3200
Admissions Phone: (619) 425-3200
Financial Aid Phone: (619) 425-3200
http://www.pimamedical.com
Pima Medical Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 439 | medical assistant, pharmacy tech, veterinary assistant, dental assistant, radiation therapist, ophthalmic tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 46 | medical secretary |
| Therapy And Counseling | 0 | physical therapist assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer support |
Number of programs and degrees for Pima Medical Institute in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 458 | 8 |
| Associate's degree | 27 | 1 |
In 2005, Pima Medical Institute had a total enrollment of 582 students (582 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 14% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 64% |
| Asian | 12% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 27% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Chula Vista, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (619) 425-3200
Financial Aid:
Pima Medical Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2217106)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (619) 425-3200
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pima Medical Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers credit for life experience Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students On-campus library
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