Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 34.5%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $38,224
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $9,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 20:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 38.3%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $101/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate | $50,439 | |
| Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $44,971 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $43,054 | $11,000 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Certificate | $39,549 | $6,500 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | Certificate | $35,954 | |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $33,993 | |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Associate | $32,925 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate | $31,127 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate | $30,771 | |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | Associate | $30,305 | |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians. | Certificate | $28,960 | |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Associate | $26,458 | |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | Associate | $20,140 |
Outcomes Overview
St Philip's graduates enter the workforce with manageable debt loads. The median debt of $9,500 creates monthly payments of just $101, representing only 3% of typical graduate earnings of $38,224. This debt-to-income ratio of 0.25 sits well below the concerning 1.0 threshold that signals financial stress. The college's strong healthcare programs funnel graduates into nursing and medical assistant roles that offer stable employment in San Antonio's growing medical sector. With a 92.4% employment rate, most Tigers find work quickly after completing their programs. The combination of low debt, decent starting salaries, and high job placement rates creates a strong return on investment for students seeking practical career training.