Pima Medical Institute-Houston ★ Hidden gem
Houston, Texas · Private, for-profit · 1,068 undergraduates
All 10 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr).
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $21,287 |
| $30k to $48k | $22,589 |
| $48k to $75k | $22,962 |
| $75k to $110k | $25,728 |
| All families (average) | $21,396 |
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 | +$4,977 | clears the bar | $8,890 | 1.8 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $77,913 | +$43,104 | clears the bar | $26,923 | 0.6 yrs |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $35,997 | +$1,188 | clears the bar | $7,977 | 6.7 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $36,384 | +$1,575 | clears the bar | $8,508 | 5.4 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $52,133 | +$17,324 | clears the bar | $26,524 | 1.5 yrs |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $36,852 | +$2,043 | clears the bar | $3,166 | 1.5 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $87,092 | +$52,283 | clears the bar | $32,498 | 0.6 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $38,531 | +$3,722 | clears the bar | $8,894 | 2.4 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $38,324 | +$3,515 | clears the bar | $8,707 | 2.5 yrs |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $44,359 | +$9,550 | clears the bar | $20,330 | 2.1 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 56% of students receive Pell grants · 71% 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.