Health and Medical Administrative Services at Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi

This health administration program at Southern Careers Institute delivers concerning results that should give parents serious pause. With median earnings of just $23,883 one year after graduation—ranking in only the 21st percentile nationally and 40th percentile within Texas—graduates earn significantly less than the national median of $27,783 and Texas median of $25,639. More troubling, earnings actually decline by year four, suggesting limited career advancement potential.

The debt picture offers the program's only silver lining: at $9,500, graduates carry relatively manageable debt that equals just 40% of first-year earnings, making this one of the more affordable options in the field. However, when you can attend programs like Galveston College or Dallas College and earn $34,000+ annually—nearly $10,000 more per year—the low debt advantage becomes less compelling. These community college alternatives demonstrate that much stronger earning potential exists within Texas at similar or lower cost.

The combination of below-average earnings, negative growth trajectory, and a student body that's 73% Pell-eligible suggests this program may not provide the economic mobility families hope for. Your child would likely be better served applying to one of the higher-performing Texas programs that offer both better earnings potential and similar affordability through the community college system.