Health and Medical Administrative Services at Southern Careers Institute-Pharr

This program delivers concerning financial outcomes that suggest caution. With median earnings of $23,883 one year after graduation, graduates earn about $4,000 less than the national median for similar programs and $1,700 below the Texas state median. More troubling, earnings actually decline slightly over four years instead of growing, indicating limited career advancement potential in this field.

The debt picture offers the only bright spot—at $9,500, it matches the Texas median and sits below the national average. This keeps the debt-to-earnings ratio at a manageable 0.40, meaning graduates can theoretically pay off their debt in less than half their annual salary. However, the low absolute earnings mean even this modest debt burden may feel significant for day-to-day finances.

Looking at Texas alternatives reveals much stronger options. Top-performing programs at Galveston College and Dallas College produce graduates earning $10,000+ more annually with similar debt loads. The 76% Pell Grant rate indicates this program primarily serves lower-income students who need strong earnings outcomes to justify the investment. While the debt is reasonable, the below-average earnings and lack of income growth make this a questionable choice when better-performing programs exist throughout Texas.