Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista
Chula Vista, California · Private, for-profit · 537 undergraduates
Of 6 programs with reported earnings, 4 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 2 fall short.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $28,312 |
| $30k to $48k | $30,060 |
| $48k to $75k | $28,138 |
| $75k to $110k | $31,325 |
| All families (average) | $28,561 |
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 | $39,786 | +$2,810 | clears the bar | $8,890 | 3.2 yrs |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $35,997 | -$979 | falls short | $7,977 | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $77,913 | +$40,937 | clears the bar | $26,923 | 0.7 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $36,384 | -$592 | falls short | $8,508 | n/a |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $44,359 | +$7,383 | clears the bar | $20,330 | 2.8 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $38,324 | +$1,348 | clears the bar | $8,707 | 6.5 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 60% of students receive Pell grants · 62% 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.