Is Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista worth it?
Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista is a private for-profit, two-year institution in Chula Vista, California (large city), part of the Pima Medical Institute system. It awarded 464 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in veterinary health technology assistant, medical assistant and pharmacy technician.
Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista is part of Pima Medical Institute
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$33,913
Median earnings 4 years after
$42,937
Median earnings 10 years after
$38,673
Average net price
$28,561
Completion rate
62%
Completions (2024)
464
Years to pay back
2.7 years
Students (undergrad)
537
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $31,915 | $39,786 | 3,048 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $25,638 | $35,997 | 991 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $62,420 | $77,913 | 951 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $27,301 | $36,384 | 876 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $36,090 | $44,359 | 444 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $28,219 | $38,324 | 334 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 137 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 122 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 61 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 43 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | Associate | 41 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | Associate | 34 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | Associate | 20 |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 6 |
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Sources: federal figures for Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page