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This Miller-Motte program shows concerning earnings performance that should give you pause. Graduates earn $22,869 one year after completion—significantly below both the national median ($27,186) and Texas median ($24,563) for similar programs. More troubling, earnings show zero growth over four years, stagnating at essentially the same level while graduates at better programs typically see meaningful increases.

The debt picture offers the program's only bright spot, with graduates owing $16,500 compared to typical debt loads of around $9,500 for this field. However, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.72 still represents a substantial burden given the low earning potential. When you can find community colleges in Texas producing graduates who earn $33,000+ in the same field, this program's value proposition becomes questionable. Among Texas programs, Miller-Motte ranks at the 40th percentile—solidly mediocre in a state with much stronger options.

The combination of below-average earnings, no income growth, and higher-than-typical debt creates a financial profile that's hard to justify. Your child would likely be better served by exploring community college alternatives like Houston Community College or Lone Star College System, which produce graduates earning 50% more in the same field with similar or lower debt loads.