Somatic Bodywork at Miller-Motte College-STVT-McAllen

Miller-Motte's somatic bodywork program delivers below-average results that place it in the bottom half nationally, though it fares slightly better within Texas. With first-year earnings of $18,129—about $2,000 below both national and state medians—graduates start behind their peers from other programs. The 40th percentile ranking among Texas schools means three out of five similar programs in the state produce better outcomes.

The financial picture shows modest positives alongside clear limitations. At $9,273, student debt sits reasonably close to national norms, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.51. Earnings do grow 18% over four years to $21,401, eventually reaching the state median. However, even this improvement leaves graduates earning $10,000+ less than top Texas programs like Parker University or Cortiva Institute-Arlington.

For families considering this investment, the numbers suggest limited upside potential. While the debt load won't be crushing and earnings show steady growth, starting salaries barely cover basic living expenses in most Texas markets. The 74% Pell grant rate indicates this program primarily serves students with significant financial need, but those same students might find better long-term prospects at higher-performing Texas schools that justify slightly higher debt loads with substantially better earnings outcomes.