Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos
Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos is a private for-profit trade school in San Marcos, California, enrolling about 573 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 70.85% at 150% of normal time.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $27,365 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 573 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 70.85%
Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos: what the data shows
Common questions about Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos?
Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos is located in San Marcos, CA (ZIP 92078-8702).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos public or private?
Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos cost?
Average net price after aid: $27,365.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $27,335 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $29,174 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $26,981 |
How big is Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos?
Total enrollment: 573 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos?
150%-time completion rate: 70.85%.
First-year retention: 87.4%.
What do graduates of Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos earn?
Median earnings: $37,302 six years after entry; $38,673 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.
47.08% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (457 completions)
- CIP 018301 (124 completions)
- CIP 510801 (93 completions)
- CIP 511009 (71 completions)
- CIP 510601 (51 completions)
- CIP 510908 (45 completions)
- CIP 510803 (27 completions)
- CIP 510806 (22 completions)
- CIP 510805 (18 completions)
- CIP 510716 (6 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 70.85%; median earnings $38,673 at 10 years; net price $27,365. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$27,365
2024 Value
In 2024 Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,365.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$109,460 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$27,365 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos.
Financial Aid by Income Level
47.08% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
48.36% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2018–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | — | — | $21,042 |
| 2019 | — | — | $22,189 |
| 2020 | — | — | $25,902 |
| 2021 | — | — | $26,698 |
| 2022 | — | — | $29,481 |
| 2023 | — | — | $29,950 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos in 2024 is 573 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
87.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
16.58% 100% Completion Time
70.85% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 16.58% of students graduating from Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos.
Return on Investment
$9,500 Median Student Debt
$38,673 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
24.56% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
253.31% Return on Investment
2.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 01.8301: 124 completions
CIP 51.0801: 93 completions
CIP 51.1009: 71 completions
CIP 51.0601: 51 completions
CIP 51.0908: 45 completions
CIP 51.0803: 27 completions
CIP 51.0806: 22 completions
CIP 51.0805: 18 completions
CIP 51.0716: 6 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 457 completions
Most popular programs at Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos graduates.
About
Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos is a private for-profit institution located in San Marcos, CA, offering 10 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 573 students. The institution maintains a 70.85% graduation rate. Approximately 47.08% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
San Marcos, CA 92078-8702
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos cost?
Reported in-state tuition is N/A and average net price is $27,365 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos earn?
Median earnings are $37,302 six years after entry and $38,673 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos?
The 150%-time completion rate is 70.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
How big is Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos?
Total enrollment is about 573 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos public or private?
Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos is a private for-profit institution located in San Marcos, CA.
Is Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos an HBCU?
No. Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos a tribal college?
No. Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos reports 53.0% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.