Practical Nursing at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque

Albuquerque, NM · Private for-profit · Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

a compact campus enrolling 737 students in Albuquerque, NM.

Program Analysis

At $52,838 per year, Practical Nursing graduates from Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque earn slightly above the $44,151 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

AI disruption models show minimal impact on this program's career paths. The gap between optimistic and pessimistic scenarios is just 0% — this trade's hands-on core resists automation.

Ranked #357 of 703 Practical Nursing programs, Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

There are 2 registered apprenticeship pathways mapped to Practical Nursing, including Nurse, Licensed Practical (median $62,340/yr). Apprenticeships offer an alternative route that combines paid work with structured training.

68 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
66
Low End
68
Score
69
High End
Earnings $52,838/yr (20% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (82% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (258,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$553K
1.0% annual growth
Viable Career Paths
2 of 2
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Practical Nursing graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses $62,340 +2.6% 75%
Nursing assistants $39,530 +2.3% 90%
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
$62,340
+2.6% growth 75% AI-proof
Nursing assistants
$39,530
+2.3% growth 90% AI-proof

Practical Nursing Career Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Practical Nursing at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque?
A score of 68/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque trails the majority of Practical Nursing programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
How safe is Practical Nursing from automation?
Practical Nursing rates as "AI-Proof" for AI resilience. With only 18% of tasks exposed to automation, the trade's physical demands provide a natural shield against AI displacement.
Are there apprenticeship options for Practical Nursing?
Beyond Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque's classroom route, 2 registered apprenticeships map to Practical Nursing careers — including Nurse, Licensed Practical. Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.
Will Practical Nursing graduates from Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque find jobs?
With approximately 258,500 annual openings across mapped careers, Practical Nursing offers a very large employment pool. Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque graduates enter a market shaped by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
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