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

This program delivers concerning results that should give parents pause. With median earnings of just $23,883 one year after graduation—dropping slightly to $23,676 by year four—graduates earn significantly less than both the national median ($27,783) and Texas state median ($25,639) for similar programs. Among Texas schools, this ranks only in the 40th percentile, meaning 60% of comparable programs in the state produce better outcomes.

The debt picture is mixed but manageable at $9,500, creating a reasonable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.40. However, the lack of earnings growth over four years is particularly troubling—most careers should show some upward trajectory, but these graduates see their income remain essentially flat. When you can find programs at Galveston College or Dallas College producing graduates who earn $10,000+ more annually with similar training, the value proposition becomes questionable.

The bottom line: while the debt load won't crush your child financially, this program significantly underperforms both state and national benchmarks for earnings. Given that Texas has 97 programs in this field, including community colleges that deliver substantially better outcomes, this represents a poor investment. Your child would be better served by one of the higher-performing Texas alternatives that combine lower costs with significantly higher earning potential.