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Pima Medical Institute-Houston

Houston, Texas · Private for-profit career college

Medical assistant programsRadiology & sonography programsPhlebotomy classesDental assistant schoolsDental hygiene programsPharmacy technician programsCNA classes
71%completion rate · Texas avg 64%
$9,500median debt of graduates
$37,302median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$38,673median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$26,251annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools | American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation | American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy | American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Edu | Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (Accredited)
Address: 11125 Equity Drive, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77041 · Phone: (713) 778-0778 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
Sanction on record, since lifted — Dec 2025 · Probation · American Occupational Therapy Association; Apr 2026 · Accreditation Reaffirmed: Probation Removed. 3 sanction actions in the window.
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Pima Medical Institute-Houston is a private for-profit trade school in Houston, Texas offering medical assistant, radiology, and phlebotomy programs, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.

Pima Medical Institute-Houston has a 70.8% completion rate, above the Texas state average of 63.5%, with median graduate debt of $9,500 and median earnings of $38,673 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance at Pima Medical Institute-Houston is $26,251, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 55.7% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Pima Medical Institut… Pima Medical Institut…: 70.8% 70.8% Texas average Texas average: 63.5% 63.5% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Medical assistants$31,200$39,520$46,180
Radiologic technologists and technicians$48,550$78,630$93,830
Phlebotomists$32,570$40,450$47,690
Dental assistants$35,400$45,430$48,280
Dental hygienists$71,530$99,240$107,320
Pharmacy technicians$35,920$45,900$48,960
Nursing assistants$30,620$37,500$43,070

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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 166 $26,901 $27,140 $8,890
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 49 $26,937 $26,254 $3,166
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 47 $36,019 $45,723 $26,524
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 41 $24,908 $25,121 $8,508
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 37 $53,594 $54,438 $26,923
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 34 $36,019 $45,723 $26,524
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Associate degree 34 $68,702 $63,402 $32,498
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 21 $53,594 $54,438 $26,923
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 15 $26,901 $27,140 $8,890
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, under 300 hours 9 $25,047 $25,194 $8,894

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.

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About this school

Pima Medical Institute-Houston is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Houston, Texas. It participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. The campus holds accreditation through the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, along with program-specific accreditation from bodies such as the Commission on Dental Accreditation, the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. The school's most-completed programs are medical assistant programs, radiology and sonography programs, and phlebotomy classes.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 70.8%, above the Texas state average of 63.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $38,673. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $26,251, and 55.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income enrollees.

This campus may suit students seeking shorter, career-focused training in allied health fields like medical assisting, radiology, or phlebotomy rather than a traditional degree pathway, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adult learners and career changers should verify accreditation status for their specific program of interest and review current outcomes directly through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling, since data can change year to year.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

The campus offers programs including medical assistant programs, radiology and sonography programs, phlebotomy classes, dental assistant and dental hygiene programs, pharmacy tech programs, and CNA classes, totaling 10 program offerings. The top completed programs are medical assistant (247 completers), radiology & sonography (58), and phlebotomy (49).

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, with additional program-level accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation, the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, 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 apply for FAFSA-based aid, loans, and Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 70.8%, which is above the Texas state average of 63.5%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt among graduates is reported at $9,500.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $38,673.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is reported as $26,251.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a private for-profit school, which typically means it operates for shareholder or owner profit rather than being funded through public tax dollars or non-profit endowments; cost and outcome comparisons across control types can help students evaluate value.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (713) 778-0778 or visit https://pmi.edu/ for program schedules.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation status and review official federal outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?460136.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The school's programs, such as medical assistant, radiology, and phlebotomy training, are commonly associated with shorter career-training tracks rather than multi-year degrees, which may appeal to adults seeking a faster path into healthcare fields, though exact program lengths are not reported here.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Specific licensing or certification requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school or check with Texas state licensing boards for program-specific requirements.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach the school by phone at (713) 778-0778 or visit its website at https://pmi.edu/ for application details.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Direct comparisons to other nearby schools are not available in this data; use the College Scorecard link at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?460136 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.

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