Pima Medical Institute is in Tucson, Arizona. Tucson is a large city. 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 and medical adminstration.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 690 students study at the school (in 2005).
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
3350 East Grant Road, Suite 200
Tucson, AZ 85716
General Phone: (520) 326-1600
Admissions Phone: (520) 326-1600
Financial Aid Phone: (520) 326-1600
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 | 501 | medical assistant, dental assistant, phlebotomy, pharmacy tech, radiation therapist, respiratory care tech, veterinary assistant, sonography and ultrasound tech, ... |
| Medical Adminstration | 74 | medical secretary, health unit coordinator |
| Therapy And Counseling | 23 | physical therapist assistant |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 0 | nursing assistant |
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 | 522 | 11 |
| Associate's degree | 76 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Pima Medical Institute had a total enrollment of 690 students (690 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 40% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 49% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Tucson, Arizona for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (520) 326-1600
Financial Aid:
Pima Medical Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2217100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (520) 326-1600
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care 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 7% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | ![]() |
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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