San Antonio College
San Antonio, Texas · Public · 16,416 undergraduates
Of 12 programs with reported earnings, 10 leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 82 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $3,842 |
| $30k to $48k | $4,529 |
| $48k to $75k | $6,248 |
| $75k to $110k | $7,472 |
| $110k and up | $12,343 |
| All families (average) | $4,585 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $40,372 | +$5,563 | clears the bar | $10,588 | 1.9 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $80,682 | +$45,873 | clears the bar | $10,293 | 0.2 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate's Degree | $39,214 | +$4,405 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,557 | +$17,748 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $43,821 | +$9,012 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 1.1 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $42,775 | +$7,966 | clears the bar | $9,711 | 1.2 yrs |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Associate's Degree | $37,871 | +$3,062 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Social Work | Associate's Degree | $39,835 | +$5,026 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Engineering, General | Associate's Degree | $71,710 | +$36,901 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biology, General | Associate's Degree | $51,424 | +$16,615 | clears the bar | $8,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Associate's Degree | $31,464 | -$3,345 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Associate's Degree | $33,485 | -$1,324 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 34% of students receive Pell grants · 26% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.