Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Southwest University at El Paso

Southwest University at El Paso's Allied Health program produces graduates earning just $24,117 in their first year—dramatically below both the Texas median of $44,175 and the national average of $36,862. This places the program in the bottom 10th percentile statewide and bottom 5th percentile nationally, meaning virtually every other Allied Health program in the country delivers better outcomes.

The earnings stagnation is particularly troubling. While graduates at top Texas programs like Western Technical College earn over $53,000, Southwest's graduates see essentially zero income growth over four years, stuck in the low-$24,000 range. With 79% of students receiving Pell grants, this program is failing the very population that most needs economic mobility through education.

The debt load of $18,250 isn't catastrophic, but when paired with such low earnings, it creates a concerning debt-to-income ratio of 76%. More importantly, graduates are earning roughly $20,000 less annually than they would at the typical Texas Allied Health program. Unless you have compelling personal reasons to attend Southwest specifically, this program represents poor value compared to the many stronger options available throughout Texas.