Phoenix Campus President Maria Walters and two-time graduate Mara Ticala joined Arizona’s Family (3TV/CBS 5) to discuss how many Gen Z students are choosing high-demand healthcare careers over traditional four-year degrees.
Nationwide trends show younger generations shifting away from long, costly four-year degree programs, and Pima Medical Institute is leading the way in preparing students for fast-paced, rewarding healthcare careers. In a recent appearance on Arizona’s Family (3TV), Phoenix Campus President Maria Walters and two-time graduate Mara Ticala shared why focused, career-ready education is becoming an enticing choice for Gen Z.
Walters highlighted how allied healthcare education offers in-demand job opportunities and emphasized Pima Medical’s flexible programs. With offerings ranging from hands-on certificates completed in just months to associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree pathways, Pima Medical provides direct, efficient routes for students looking to break into the workforce or expand their skills.
Ticala detailed her educational journey, starting with Pima Medical’s Medical Assistant certificate program before transitioning into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography associate degree program. Ticala shared how gaining hands-on experience gave her the confidence to network and the foundation needed to advance her career into specialized diagnostic imaging.
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