San Jacinto Community College

Pasadena, TX · Public · 23,071 students · Visit Website

San Jacinto Community College offers hands-on training in high-demand fields such as nursing, allied health, and instrumentation technology. The nursing programs emphasize practical experience and clinicals, preparing students for roles in diverse healthcare settings. For skilled trades, the college provides extensive hands-on learning in areas like welding, HVAC, and pipefitting, often leading to industry-recognized certifications. San Jacinto College also maintains strong workforce partnerships, including registered apprenticeships, connecting students with employers and offering opportunities for on-the-job training.

Programs Analyzed

21

Avg Grad Earnings

$37,811/yr

Avg TradeSchoolOutlook Score

68/100

Tuition (In-State)

$1,992/yr
Out-of-state: $5,352/yr

All Programs at San Jacinto Community College

21 trade programs at San Jacinto CC, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score (combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size). Use the “compare” links to see how this school’s programs stack up against others nationally.

Program Score Earnings Debt 10yr ROI AI Risk Job Market
Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
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90 $71,118/yr $9,695 224.9x High Very Large
292 openings/yr
Practical Nursing
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
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85 $51,679/yr $8,550 314.0x Low Very Large
258 openings/yr
Medical Assisting
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
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81 $52,032/yr 153.5x Moderate Very Large
252 openings/yr
Business
Business/Commerce, General
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81 $33,572/yr $9,950 129.2x High Very Large
832 openings/yr
Health Administration
Health and Medical Administrative Services
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80 $39,653/yr $9,375 98.5x High Very Large
729 openings/yr
Allied Health Professions
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
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78 $60,859/yr 304.5x Moderate Very Large
124 openings/yr
Vehicle Repair Technology
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies
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76 $39,562/yr 287.0x Low Very Large
214 openings/yr
Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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76 $33,893/yr 120.4x Very High Very Large
338 openings/yr
Physical Science Technology
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians
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72 $59,496/yr $9,750 219.0x Moderate Large
40 openings/yr
Welding & Metalworking
Precision Metal Working
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72 $42,512/yr 211.4x Low Very Large
164 openings/yr
Clinical Laboratory Science
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
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71 $49,631/yr 118.2x Moderate Large
79 openings/yr
Electromechanical Technology
Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians
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70 $53,710/yr 193.2x Moderate Medium
26 openings/yr
Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
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63 $19,581/yr $11,250 137.1x High Very Large
412 openings/yr
HVAC Technology
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)
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61 $30,189/yr 158.3x Low Large
40 openings/yr
Behavioral Sciences
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59 $33,494/yr $10,500 107.4x High Large
48 openings/yr
Cosmetology
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
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57 $15,655/yr $9,500 153.9x Moderate Very Large
145 openings/yr
Liberal Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
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55 $27,792/yr $8,525 114.7x Low Medium
13 openings/yr
Biological & Physical Sciences
Biological and Physical Sciences
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54 $23,903/yr $5,425 112.0x Moderate Large
88 openings/yr
Visual & Performing Arts
Visual and Performing Arts, General
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49 $21,173/yr 85.4x High Large
63 openings/yr
Massage Therapy
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services
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48 $15,416/yr 76.4x Moderate Large
52 openings/yr
English
English Language and Literature, General
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44 $19,125/yr 75.7x Very High Large
73 openings/yr

Reading the table: Score combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size on a 0–100 scale. Earnings = median first-year salary from College Scorecard. Debt = median federal debt at graduation (blank where Scorecard suppresses small samples). 10yr ROI = projected 10-year earnings ÷ in-state tuition. AI Risk reflects task-level AI exposure across mapped occupations. Job Market = annual openings nationwide for connected occupations.

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Apprenticeship Pathways in Texas

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Trade Schools Near Pasadena

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About This Data

TradeSchoolOutlook analyzes 21 trade and vocational programs at San Jacinto Community College using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034).

The TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100) combines graduate earnings, return on investment, AI resilience, and job market size. AI Risk reflects task-level exposure for the occupations each program feeds into. Job Market shows the size of the national hiring pool. Programs without published debt figures had small reporting samples that the College Scorecard suppresses for privacy.

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (earnings, debt), Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034 (employment projections). Last updated 2026.