San Jacinto Community College
Pasadena, Texas · Public · 22,969 undergraduates
Of 31 programs with reported earnings, 28 leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 52 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,868 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,807 |
| $48k to $75k | $14,027 |
| $75k to $110k | $15,970 |
| $110k and up | $20,279 |
| All families (average) | $12,143 |
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 | $46,684 | +$11,875 | clears the bar | $8,525 | 0.7 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $53,335 | +$18,526 | clears the bar | $9,950 | 0.5 yrs |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | $47,229 | +$12,420 | clears the bar | $5,425 | 0.4 yrs |
| Behavioral Sciences | Associate's Degree | $43,440 | +$8,631 | clears the bar | $10,500 | 1.2 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $51,392 | +$16,583 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate's Degree | $54,018 | +$19,209 | clears the bar | $11,250 | 0.6 yrs |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $22,973 | -$11,836 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $111,662 | +$76,853 | clears the bar | $9,750 | 0.1 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $96,371 | +$61,562 | clears the bar | $9,695 | 0.2 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $71,782 | +$36,973 | clears the bar | $9,912 | 0.3 yrs |
| Mathematics | Associate's Degree | $59,360 | +$24,551 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| English Language and Literature, General | Associate's Degree | $45,720 | +$10,911 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $49,413 | +$14,604 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $70,986 | +$36,177 | clears the bar | $8,550 | 0.2 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $35,814 | +$1,005 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 31 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 32% of students receive Pell grants · 30% 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.