Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at San Jacinto Community College

San Jacinto Community College graduates in Allied Health start at $52,032—landing them in the 95th percentile nationally but closer to the middle of the pack within Texas. This matters because while the program dramatically outperforms most community colleges across the country, Texas has invested heavily in allied health training, creating tougher in-state competition. Still, earning $8,000 more than the typical Texas graduate in this field represents real money, especially when you're starting your career.

The debt picture is manageable but not exceptional. At $21,000, graduates carry the state median debt but see earnings climb 16% to over $60,000 by year four—meaning that initial debt burden becomes increasingly affordable. The 0.40 debt-to-earnings ratio suggests most graduates can handle their monthly payments without financial strain, though this isn't the bargain-basement price point some community colleges offer.

One important caveat: these figures come from a small cohort of graduates, so individual results could vary more than usual. For a parent considering this program, the key question is whether location flexibility matters. If your child plans to work in the Houston metro area where San Jacinto recruits, these earnings make sense. But students willing to attend programs like Western Technical or Kilgore College might capture similar or slightly better starting salaries. The program works as a solid local option rather than a destination choice.