Nursing at Pima Medical Institute-Mesa

Mesa, AZ · Private for-profit · Associate Degree · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

a compact campus enrolling 721 students in Mesa, AZ.

Program Analysis

At $73,509 per year, Nursing graduates from Pima Medical Institute-Mesa earn slightly above the $69,474 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 6% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Nursing career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

The median debt load of $27,552 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

A #772 ranking among 947 Nursing programs places Pima Medical Institute-Mesa in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The limited growth from $73,509 to $80,597 over five years suggests earnings in this trade plateau relatively early in one's career.

For students considering alternatives, 4 registered apprenticeship programs align with Nursing careers — offering paid training instead of tuition costs.

73 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
67
Low End
73
Score
74
High End
Earnings $73,509/yr (6% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (61% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (292,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$817K
2.3% annual growth
Viable Career Paths
6 of 6
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

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

Median Debt at Graduation
$27,552
4.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$80,597
10% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Nursing graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Nurse anesthetists $223,210 +8.6% 83%
Nurse practitioners $129,210 +40.1% 52%
Nurse midwives $128,790 +11.1% 61%
Nurse anesthetists
$223,210
+8.6% growth 83% AI-proof
Nurse practitioners
$129,210
+40.1% growth 52% AI-proof
Nurse midwives
$128,790
+11.1% growth 61% AI-proof

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Nursing Career Guide

What can you do with a Nursing credential from Pima Medical Institute-Mesa? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 73/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Nursing at Pima Medical Institute-Mesa?
At 73/100, the score looks reasonable — but Nursing is a high-scoring trade overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.
How vulnerable is Nursing to AI automation?
With 39% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $769,068 in decade earnings vs $817,078 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Nursing program at Pima Medical Institute-Mesa?
Beyond Pima Medical Institute-Mesa's classroom route, 4 registered apprenticeships map to Nursing careers — including Home Health Director. Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.
What's the job market like for Nursing from Pima Medical Institute-Mesa?
The career paths mapped to Nursing have roughly 292,500 combined annual openings nationally, making this a very large job market. Demand is driven by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →