How much do Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services associate's degree graduates from Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos earn?

The reported median is $52,133 four years after completion.

How much federal debt do graduates of this program have?

The reported median federal debt among borrowers is $27,292.

Is this program above or below similar programs?

Reported year-four earnings are 23% above the national median for the same field and degree level.

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Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services associate's degree at Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos

San Marcos, CA · Private for-profit

What this page covers

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The short version

Reported earnings are notably above similar programs.

$9,864 above the national median for the same field and degree level.

Debt as a share of earnings: 52.4% of annual earnings
Highest price with a positive payoff: Not reached
Modeled 10-year payoff: −51% · Negative payoff
Available price data: One detailed offering price

PRICE SENSITIVITY

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$0Annual price−$18,670

$8,000Annual price−$34,670

$16,000Annual price−$50,670

$24,000Annual price−$66,670

$27,000Current college-wide context−$72,670

$32,000Annual price−$82,670

$40,000Annual price−$98,670

OUTCOME SIGNALS

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+9%Earnings growth, year 1 → 5$44,175 → $48,302

339Earn above high-school thresholdGraduate count in the year-4 cohort

132Working in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort

471Year-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median

629Borrowers representedCohort behind the debt median

$14,827Awarding-school debtDebt attributed to the college granting the credential

Not availableRecent awardsIPEDS 2024–25 first-major completions in this field and credential

01 · PRICE CONTEXT$27,365

Institution-wide annual average net price, not this program’s price.

02 · BORROWING$27,292

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$52,133

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENT$289/mo

Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.

REPORTED PROGRAM PRICES

One detailed price within this field

These named six-digit offerings sit inside the broader four-digit federal field shown on this page. Prices include tuition, required fees, books and supplies reported for academic year 2024-25.

Program code 51.0801

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Full program: $18,446
Per year: $18,446

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AVERAGE NET PRICE$27,365Institution-wide annual figure

COST OF ATTENDANCE$32,210Institution-wide annual budget

ADMISSION RATENot availableInstitution context

COMPLETION RATE70.9%Institution-wide completion rate

WHAT DO GRADUATES EARN?

Reported earnings after completion.

Each point may represent a different federal cohort. A missing bar means the figure was unavailable or suppressed.

$44,175Year 1

$52,133Year 4

$48,302Year 5

CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

6.7% of gross monthly earnings

Estimated monthly payment divided by observed gross monthly earnings. This excludes taxes, other debts and income-driven repayment.

Gross monthly earnings$4,344

Estimated loan payment$289

629borrowers represented where reported

HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$52,133 vs. $42,269

$9,864 above the national median for the same field and credential.

Same-field national median

WHAT WORK CAN IT LEAD TO?

Related occupations, wages and outlook.

Official CIP–SOC links show careers the curriculum may prepare students for, not observed jobs held by this school’s graduates. BLS wages describe everyone working in an occupation.

BLS May 2025 wage estimates and 2025–35 employment projections.

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$165,110 median wageCA estimate · 17,350 jobs · 25-1071$99,960–$357,220 middle 50% of CA wages+17.9% projected U.S. growth · 24,900 openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeHealthcare Support Workers, All Other$49,130 median wageCA estimate · 23,590 jobs · 31-9099$48,360–$62,770 middle 50% of CA wages+4.8% projected U.S. growth · 14,100 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentMedical Assistants$49,660 median wageCA estimate · 117,060 jobs · 31-9092$46,240–$61,870 middle 50% of CA wages+12.9% projected U.S. growth · 109,700 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardHealth Technologists and Technicians, All Other$60,390 median wageCA estimate · 26,540 jobs · 29-2099$51,080–$78,330 middle 50% of CA wages+5.9% projected U.S. growth · 12,400 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardPhysical Therapist Assistants$83,110 median wageCA estimate · 9,400 jobs · 31-2021$75,900–$94,940 middle 50% of CA wages+23.0% projected U.S. growth · 18,500 openings/yrTypical entry: Associate's degreeOccupational Therapy Assistants$81,770 median wageCA estimate · 3,840 jobs · 31-2011$76,350–$96,720 middle 50% of CA wages+21.5% projected U.S. growth · 8,100 openings/yrTypical entry: Associate's degreeSurgical Technologists$81,310 median wageCA estimate · 11,920 jobs · 29-2055$64,380–$99,260 middle 50% of CA wages+5.0% projected U.S. growth · 7,100 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardPharmacy Technicians$55,110 median wageCA estimate · 39,860 jobs · 29-2052$46,430–$65,590 middle 50% of CA wages+6.4% projected U.S. growth · 44,700 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentAmbulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$36,150 median wageCA estimate · 1,420 jobs · 53-3011$34,990–$39,370 middle 50% of CA wages-1.3% projected U.S. growth · 1,400 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentMedical and Clinical Laboratory TechniciansNot available median wageU.S. estimate · Unreported jobs · 29-2012

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Los Angeles, CA

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Debt: $20,000
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Clovis, CA

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$16,845 higher earnings · $1,228 less debt · $4,206 lower annual net price

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Debt: $26,064
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San Diego, CA

Concorde Career College-San Diego

$16,278 higher earnings · $292 less debt · $1,971 lower annual net price

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Debt: $27,000
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471 observations in the earnings cohort

June 10, 2026 College Scorecard release

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