Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2025 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista with program length and completion time.
2025 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Medical/Clinical Assistant $17,567$87932 Contact Hours9 Months $16,239
2Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant $16,742$88929 Contact Hours7 Months $20,397
3Pharmacy Technician/Assistant $17,266$93433 Contact Hours8 Months $14,974
4Surgical Technology/Technologist $37,220$2,42270 Contact Hours19 Months $28,401
5Dental Assisting/Assistant $18,815$76732 Contact Hours7 Months $16,730
6Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant $20,245$1,82948 Contact Hours12 Months $20,397

Tuition & Fees Trends Chart

The following chart shows the changes of tuition and books & supplies costs over the past 5 years. The cost is for the Medical/Clinical Assistant program which is the largest program at Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista.

2025 Living Costs

The 2025 average living costs is $52,614 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vistahas increased by 122.12% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista.
Living Costs Trends
Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista 2025 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2021$16,118$4,506
2022$14,378$3,968
2023$17,290$4,725
2024$17,964$5,723
2025$25,734$26,880
Living Costs Trends Chart