Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos
San Marcos, California · Private, for-profit · 573 undergraduates
Of 8 programs with reported earnings, 5 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 3 fall short.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $27,335 |
| $30k to $48k | $29,174 |
| $48k to $75k | $26,981 |
| All families (average) | $27,365 |
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 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $36,852 | -$124 | falls short | $3,166 | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $52,133 | +$15,157 | clears the bar | $26,524 | 1.7 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 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $77,913 | +$40,937 | clears the bar | $26,923 | 0.7 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: 47% 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.