Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque ★ Hidden gem
Albuquerque, New Mexico · Private, for-profit · 562 undergraduates
All 11 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical New Mexico high-school graduate (about $32,204/yr). Another 1 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $21,291 |
| $30k to $48k | $17,340 |
| $48k to $75k | $18,386 |
| All families (average) | $21,084 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $34,702 | +$2,498 | clears the bar | $9,460 | 3.8 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $32,358 | +$154 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $61,378 | +$29,174 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $63,213 | +$31,009 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $34,788 | +$2,584 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 2.1 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $33,234 | +$1,030 | clears the bar | $5,822 | 5.7 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $59,235 | +$27,031 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $74,130 | +$41,926 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $39,585 | +$7,381 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 1.3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $93,946 | +$61,742 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $47,105 | +$14,901 | clears the bar | $16,109 | 1.1 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 59% of students receive Pell grants · 68% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.