Health and Medical Administrative Services at Texas State Technical College

Texas State Technical College's program lands squarely in the middle—40th percentile both nationally and within Texas—but that middling position becomes more concerning when you look at the actual numbers. Graduates earn roughly $30,000 in their first year, about $4,000 less than the Texas median of $34,266 for this program. Several community colleges in the state, including San Jacinto and Tyler Junior College, produce graduates earning $35,000-$40,000 in similar roles. Meanwhile, at $26,123, the debt burden here exceeds both the state median ($21,193) and national median ($23,000).

The earnings trajectory offers little relief—graduates see virtually no income growth between year one and year four, stuck around $30,800. This stagnation is unusual for healthcare administrative roles, where experience typically commands higher pay. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.87 means graduates are carrying nearly a full year's salary in loans, which translates to challenging monthly payments on a $30,000 income.

Given the small sample size (under 30 graduates), these outcomes could shift with more data. However, the current picture suggests this program struggles to deliver the same value as peer institutions in Texas. If your child is committed to healthcare administration, other community colleges in the state appear to offer better earnings potential at lower debt levels—a meaningful difference when working with tight budgets.