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Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 12%
On-time graduation rate 66%

Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque is 12% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New Mexico is 58%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
The most popular programs at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque are Dental Assisting/Assistant, Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Physical Therapy Assistant. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Physical Therapy Assistant

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 79 of freshman students at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque received on average $6,342 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,342
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 268 77% $4,688 $1,256,308
Other Federal Grant 268 77% $4,752 $1,273,508
State Grant/Scholarships 57 16% $7,432 $423,606
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 80 23% $508 $40,600
Total Grant & Scholarships 274 79% $6,342 $1,737,714

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque students is 66.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 67.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 59.5%.

66.3%

  • African American 60.0% 6 students
  • white 65.1% 28 students
  • hispanic 71.8% 112 students
  • Mixed Race 63.2% 12 students

Service Offerings

Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational