Health and Medical Administrative Services at South Texas College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How South Texas College graduates compare to all programs nationally
South Texas College graduates earn $28k, placing them in the 24th percentile of all health and medical administrative services associates programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Texas
Health and Medical Administrative Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Texas (55 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Texas College | $27,545 | $26,064 | $19,717* | — |
| San Jacinto Community College | $39,653 | $40,095 | $11,050* | 0.28 |
| Tyler Junior College | $35,225 | $30,239 | $19,717* | 0.56 |
| Fortis Institute | $35,034 | — | $22,386* | 0.64 |
| Fortis College | $35,034 | — | $22,386* | 0.64 |
| The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest | $34,266 | $39,680 | $19,200* | 0.56 |
| National Median | $31,719 | — | $23,000* | 0.73 |
Other Health and Medical Administrative Services Programs in Texas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jacinto Community College Pasadena | $1,992 | $39,653 | $11,050 |
| Tyler Junior College Tyler | $3,112 | $35,225 | $19,717 |
| Fortis Institute Houston | — | $35,034 | $22,386 |
| Fortis College Houston | — | $35,034 | $22,386 |
| The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest Houston | — | $34,266 | $19,200 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At South Texas College, approximately 36% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 17 graduates with reported earnings and 11 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.