Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi

This program presents concerning value for students considering allied health careers. With first-year earnings of just $21,645, graduates earn significantly less than both the national median ($27,186) and Texas state median ($24,563) for similar programs. The program ranks in only the 5th percentile nationally, meaning 95% of comparable programs nationwide produce better-earning graduates.

The debt picture is more reasonable at $9,500, which matches both national and state medians, resulting in a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.44. However, the earnings growth is minimal—just 7% over four years, reaching only $23,143 by year four. This is particularly problematic when compared to top Texas programs like Houston Community College ($35,469) and Lone Star College System ($33,233), which offer substantially higher earning potential in the same field.

While the program ranks at the 40th percentile within Texas (better than its dismal national standing), this still means 60% of Texas programs deliver superior outcomes. Given that community colleges in major Texas markets consistently produce graduates earning $10,000+ more annually, prospective students should seriously consider alternatives. The high Pell grant usage (73%) suggests this program serves lower-income students who need strong ROI—making the poor earnings outcomes particularly concerning for families counting on career advancement.