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Pima Medical Institute-El Paso
El Paso, Texas · Private for-profit career college
Address: 6926 Gateway Boulevard E., El Paso, TX 79915 · Phone: (915) 633-1133 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Apr 2026 · Probation · Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology; Dec 2025 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Pima Medical Institute-El Paso is a private for-profit trade school in El Paso, Texas offering medical assistant, dental assistant, and radiology programs, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Pima Medical Institute-El Paso has a 56.9% completion rate, below the Texas state average of 63.5%; graduates carry a median debt of $9,500 and earn a median of $38,673 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Pima Medical Institute-El Paso is $28,444, and the school participates in federal financial aid programs, with 70.3% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $31,200 | $39,520 | $46,180 |
| Dental assistants | $35,400 | $45,430 | $48,280 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $48,550 | $78,630 | $93,830 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $35,920 | $45,900 | $48,960 |
| Phlebotomists | $32,570 | $40,450 | $47,690 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 131 | $26,901 | $27,140 | $8,890 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 72 | $24,908 | $25,121 | $8,508 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 39 | $26,901 | $27,140 | $8,890 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 34 | $36,019 | $45,723 | $26,524 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 32 | $53,594 | $54,438 | $26,923 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 27 | $26,937 | $26,254 | $3,166 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 23 | $53,594 | $54,438 | $26,923 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Pima Medical Institute-El Paso is a private for-profit trade school located in El Paso, Texas. It participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students may use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. The campus holds accreditation through the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, with additional program-level accreditation from the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. The school's most-awarded programs are medical assistant programs, dental assistant schools, and radiology & sonography programs.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 56.9%, which is below the Texas state average of 63.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $38,673. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $28,444, and 70.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student population with significant financial need.
This campus, situated in a large city, primarily serves students entering allied health fields such as medical assisting, dental assisting, and radiology. Program length details are not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should contact the school directly to confirm schedules and whether programs fit a working adult or career-changer timeline. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcomes data independently, use the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Pima Medical Institute-El Paso offers 7 program families, with the most-awarded being medical assistant programs, dental assistant schools, and radiology & sonography programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, with additional program accreditation from the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 56.9%, which is below the Texas state average of 63.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $38,673.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $28,444.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs and the type of institutional funding it relies on compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (915) 633-1133 or visit its website for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review accreditation and outcomes data directly through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at the provided link.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not report program length or schedule format, so this cannot be confirmed from federal data; contact the school directly to discuss fit for career changers.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported in federal data; contact the school to learn about specific program requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Pima Medical Institute-El Paso at (915) 633-1133 or through its website at https://pmi.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; use the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across schools.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.