Precision Metal Working at Miller-Motte College-STVT-San Antonio

This precision metal working program delivers middling results that should give parents pause, especially considering the stronger alternatives available in Texas. While Miller-Motte's graduates earn exactly the state median of $30,105, they're significantly underperforming the national average of $36,248—landing in just the 22nd percentile nationally. More concerning, top Texas programs like Amarillo College ($48,263) and San Jacinto Community College ($42,512) produce graduates earning 40-60% more than Miller-Motte students.

The financial picture presents a mixed bag. At $13,000, student debt is higher than both state and national medians, though the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.43 remains manageable. The 19% earnings growth over four years shows some career progression, but students are still earning well below what peers at other Texas schools achieve right out of the gate. With 67% of students receiving Pell grants, this program serves a financially vulnerable population that particularly needs strong employment outcomes.

Given the robust sample size, these results are reliable indicators of what your child can expect. While this program won't leave students drowning in debt, the earnings potential lags significantly behind other Texas options. Unless geographic constraints limit your choices, community colleges like San Jacinto or Austin Community College offer substantially better earning prospects in the same field for likely lower costs.