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Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 58%
On-time graduation rate 53%

Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas 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-Las Vegas 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-Las Vegas emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas is 58% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Nevada is 77%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas 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-Las Vegas are Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistant, Dental Assisting/Assistant, Occupational Therapist 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.

Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

Physical Therapy Assistant

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Occupational Therapist Assistant

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 76 of freshman students at Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas received on average $4,640 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.

$4,640
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 310 75% $4,427 $1,372,468
Other Federal Grant 311 75% $4,507 $1,401,768
State Grant/Scholarships 1 0% $750 $750
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 27 6% $2,185 $58,997
Total Grant & Scholarships 315 76% $4,640 $1,461,515

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas 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-Las Vegas students is 52.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 53.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 49.4%.

52.9%

  • asian 80.8% 21 students
  • African American 37.0% 20 students
  • white 66.7% 58 students
  • unknown 28.6% 2 students
  • hawaiian 40.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 53.7% 117 students
  • Mixed Race 33.3% 16 students

Service Offerings

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