Business Administration, Management and Operations at Remington College-North Houston Campus

Earning less after four years than you did one year out should immediately catch any parent's attention. Remington College-North Houston's business associate degree graduates start at $26,287 and actually slip to $25,011 by year four—a troubling trajectory that stands in stark contrast to the state median of $32,860. Even among Texas's 63 business programs at this level, this one ranks only in the 25th percentile, meaning three-quarters of comparable programs deliver better results. The top community college programs in Houston's metro area—like Lone Star College and Northwest Vista—produce graduates earning 60-70% more.

The $21,750 in debt isn't catastrophic on its own, but paired with earnings barely above $25,000, it creates a difficult repayment scenario. The robust sample size (100+ graduates) confirms this pattern isn't a statistical fluke. With 93% of students receiving Pell grants, this program primarily serves low-income students who can least afford a credential that underperforms the market.

The fundamental question is whether this investment opens doors that $21,750 in debt and stagnant earnings can justify. When nearby community colleges offer the same degree with significantly better outcomes, parents should push hard on why Remington College's premium price point makes sense for their family's situation.