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Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista

Chula Vista, California · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 537 students · Dental AssistingMedical AssistingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr
$28,561
cheaper than 10% of comparable schools
Completion rate
75.9%
Median debt at completion
$9,500
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$38,673
earns ~$1,354 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista is a private for-profit school in Chula Vista, CA that mainly awards certificates. With 537 students on record, the school prepares graduates for roles in veterinary, dental support, and medical administrative fields.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $28,561, while the median student debt at completion is $9,500. About 60.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating significant financial aid availability. The school reports a 75.9% completion rate, suggesting a majority of enrolled students finish their programs.

Net price is 22% above the California median ($23,396) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 2% above the national median ($38,005) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degree$54,438
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificate$27,140
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificate$25,121
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$30,196
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificate$25,277
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$22,654

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Questions students ask

Is this school public or private?
Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista is a private for-profit school.
How many students receive Pell Grants here?
Reported data shows that 60.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What credential levels are available?
The school offers undergraduate certificates and associate degrees across its programs.
What is the median earnings for the Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions program?
Typical median earnings two years after completion for this associate degree program are $54,438.
What is the typical completion rate for students?
The school reports a completion rate of 75.9%.

Other options in California

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
College of AlamedaAlameda$8,49620.9%$42,563
Allan Hancock CollegeSanta Maria$5,38325.7%$42,786
American Career College-Los AngelesLos Angeles$32,40870.8%$38,430
Cabrillo CollegeAptos$15,84326%$44,114
Cerritos CollegeNorwalk$2,42430.2%$41,156
Chabot CollegeHayward$9,05324.6%$48,143
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 434140. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.