Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 50.6%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 45.9%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $33,070
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $9,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 25:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 32.2%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $101/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Certificate | $39,909 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $35,274 | $25,510 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate | $32,925 | $13,561 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Certificate | $27,261 | $15,636 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Certificate | $25,739 | $9,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate | $25,452 | |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Certificate | $23,535 | $9,428 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Certificate | $21,744 | $6,361 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services. | Certificate | $20,596 | $6,211 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | Certificate | $14,627 |
Outcomes Overview
Graduates face a challenging financial reality with median debt of $9,500 against median earnings of $33,070 after 10 years. This creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 29%, which is reasonable for healthcare training programs. Monthly loan payments of $101 consume about 3.7% of typical graduate income. The 93.5% employment rate reflects strong demand for healthcare workers in Houston's massive medical center. However, only 32% of borrowers successfully repay their loans on schedule. Most graduates enter roles as medical assistants, pharmacy technicians, and nursing support staff in hospitals and clinics. The combination of manageable debt levels and high employment rates in growing healthcare fields delivers an average return on investment.