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The Pima Medical Institute was established by Richard and JoAnn Luebke in January, 1972. It was originally located in Tucson, Arizona. Over the years, PMI has established 10 branch campuses across New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Washington, California, and Nevada.
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson offers associate's degrees in applied science, and occupational science. A number of vocational certificates and online programs are also available. Courses are offered in the fields of nursing, occupational therapy, radiography, respiratory therapy, pharmacy technology, medical assistance and veterinary technology, among others.
Elgible students are offered financial aid through Federal Pell grants, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Parent Loans, subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford loans, and Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership funds. The institute also provides job placement assistance to its graduates.
Pima Medical Institute is in a large city, in Tucson, AZ. The school is classified as a private, for-profit college. Students at Pima Medical Institute earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include medical administration.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Pima Medical Institute offers open admission.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 900 students (980 full-time equivalent).
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 Tucson
3350 East Grant Road, Suite 200
Tucson, AZ 85716
General Phone: (520) 326-1600
http://www.pmi.edu/locations/tucson.asp
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 455 | medical assistant, phlebotomy, dental assistant, pharmacy tech, respiratory care tech, radiation therapist, veterinary assistant |
| Medical Administration | 86 | medical secretary, health unit coordinator |
| Therapy and Counseling | 38 | physical therapist assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Pima Medical Institute in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 519 | 8 |
| Associate's degree | 60 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Pima Medical Institute had a total enrollment of 900 students (980 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 36% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Tucson, Arizona for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arizona Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Pima Medical Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2217100)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 7 | $55,600 | 11 | $54,145 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $55,600 | 11 | $54,145 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pima Medical Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers credit for life experience Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students On-campus library
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