Pima Medical Institute-Renton

Pima Medical Institute-Renton is a private for-profit two-year institution located in Renton, Washington, a midsize city in the greater Seattle metropolitan area. The school enrolls 810 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 54.83 out of 100. It reports a completion rate of 61% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 88% (IPEDS 2023).

The institute offers certificate programs across several allied health disciplines. Program offerings include a 1-to-2-year certificate in Medical/Clinical Assistant, a 1-to-2-year certificate in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, a 2-to-4-year certificate in Occupational Therapist Assistant, and a 2-to-4-year certificate in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. These programs prepare students for certification and entry-level employment in clinical and healthcare support roles.

Renton's location within the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan area places Pima Medical Institute students within reach of one of the Pacific Northwest's largest and most active healthcare employment markets. The institute's allied health focus and strong retention rate reflect its role as a focused vocational training provider for healthcare support careers in western Washington.