Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista
Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista is a Private, 2-4 years school located in Chula Vista, CA. It offers 8 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page.
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista is Medical/Clinical Assistant and the 2025 tuition and fees is $17,567. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Medical/Clinical Assistant programs ($16,239). The length of the program is 32 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 9 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $17,567 | $879 | 32 Hours | 9 Months | $16,239 |
| 2 | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | $16,742 | $889 | 29 Hours | 7 Months | $20,397 |
| 3 | Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | $17,266 | $934 | 33 Hours | 8 Months | $14,974 |
| 4 | Surgical Technology/Technologist | $37,220 | $2,422 | 70 Hours | 19 Months | $28,401 |
| 5 | Dental Assisting/Assistant | $18,815 | $767 | 32 Hours | 7 Months | $16,730 |
| 6 | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | $20,245 | $1,829 | 48 Hours | 12 Months | $20,397 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 537 students attended Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 29 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 14 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 52 (full-time) and 14 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista is 62% and transfer-out rate is 1%. The retention rate is 81% at the school.
| Student Population | 537 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 62% |
| Number of Faculty | 43 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista is $17,567
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
62% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,601 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $17,567 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $879 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $25,734 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $26,880 |
| Average Financial Amount | $5,601 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista offers 5 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 369 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 2 | 0 | 128 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 3 | 0 | 241 |
| Total | 5 | 0 | 369 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 369 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 128 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 241 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | ✕ | 122 completers |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | ✕ | 122 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 6 completers |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | ✕ | 6 |
| Total | 128 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 241 completers |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 43 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 137 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | ✕ | 61 |
| Total | 241 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 537 students have enrolled into Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista. By gender, 125 male and 412 female students are attending the school.
There are 79 White (14.71%), 19 Black/African American (3.54%), 330 Hispanic (61.45%), 55 Asian (10.24%), and 383 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 537 | 125 | 412 |
| American Indian/Native American | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Asian | 55 | 25 | 30 |
| Black/African American | 19 | 5 | 14 |
| Hispanic | 330 | 62 | 268 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 79 | 20 | 59 |
| Two More | 48 | 12 | 36 |
| Un-Known | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 780 Bay Blvd Suite101, Chula Vista, CA
- 619-425-3200
- School Website
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