Health and Medical Administrative Services at Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio

This medical administrative services program delivers concerning results that suggest limited career advancement potential. With median earnings of just $23,883 one year after graduation that actually decline to $23,676 by year four, graduates are earning significantly below both the national median ($27,783) and Texas state median ($25,639) for similar programs. Most troubling is the negative earnings growth, indicating this may represent an "early peak" career path with little upward mobility.

While the debt load of $9,500 is manageable and matches the Texas median, the earnings performance is weak. This program ranks in only the 21st percentile nationally and 40th percentile within Texas, meaning 60% of similar Texas programs produce better outcomes. Top performers in the state like Galveston College ($34,532) and Dallas College ($34,135) demonstrate that much stronger earning potential exists in this field elsewhere.

The 0.40 debt-to-earnings ratio isn't terrible, but when combined with stagnant wages, it suggests graduates may struggle to build meaningful financial momentum. For a career in healthcare administration, these numbers indicate this particular program may not provide the skills or credentials that lead to better-paying positions. Parents should strongly consider the higher-performing alternatives available throughout Texas before committing to this program.