Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. a private for-profit school with 573 students.
About This School
Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos is a private for-profit institution located in San Marcos, California with approximately 573 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $27,365 per year. The graduation rate is 65%, and the typical graduate earns $30,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Students who are drawn to healthcare careers and want a focused, vocational path — rather than a traditional four-year college experience — are the most natural fit here, particularly those already living in the San Diego area who want to stay close to home. The relatively low median debt at graduation ($9,500) is a genuine bright spot, especially for a private institution, and suggests the school isn't loading students up with loans they'll spend years repaying. That said, the earnings picture gives me pause: median income of $30,600 ten years after enrollment is modest, and at $27,365 per year in net costs, you're paying a meaningful price for a credential that may not open high-earning doors quickly. The 65% graduation rate also means roughly one in three students who start here don't finish, so I'd want any student I'm advising to honestly ask themselves whether they have the support systems and commitment to see it through. My recommendation: before enrolling, research exactly which programs are offered here, verify accreditation for your specific field, and talk to working graduates about whether this credential actually got them hired — because the financial math only works if you land the job.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Financial Aid
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 29% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (573 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos
111 Campus Way
San Marcos, CA 92078-8702
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos cost?
The average net price at Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos is about $27,365 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos?
Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos has a graduation rate of 65%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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