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San Jacinto Community College
Pasadena, Texas · Public college
Address: 8060 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX 77505 · Phone: (281) 998-6150 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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San Jacinto Community College is a public trade and career school in Pasadena, TX offering welding, cosmetology, and electrician programs, accredited by SACS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt is $9,500 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $43,062; a campus-specific completion rate is not reported.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for San Jacinto Community College; federal financial aid is accepted, and 31.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,380 | $53,340 | $64,770 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,580 | $30,680 | $47,180 |
| Electricians | $37,920 | $58,570 | $71,130 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $48,550 | $78,630 | $93,830 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $38,100 | $57,760 | $69,860 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $29,360 | $48,310 | $62,270 |
| Medical records specialists | $34,440 | $48,860 | $63,970 |
| Medical assistants | $31,200 | $39,520 | $46,180 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $48,910 | $62,240 | $68,410 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $35,920 | $45,900 | $48,960 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $18,950 | $34,040 | $38,900 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $31,380 | $56,080 | $71,870 |
| Surgical technologists | $39,950 | $65,220 | $80,790 |
| Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists | $40,930 | $58,810 | $70,400 |
| Massage therapists | $34,870 | $59,370 | $73,910 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters | $38,270 | $59,840 | $74,100 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $30,320 | $37,260 | $44,240 |
| Barbers | $28,340 | $30,760 | $37,160 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 217 | $34,797 | $35,416 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 173 | $16,304 | $19,227 | $9,500 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 157 | $34,797 | $35,416 | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 92 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 82 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 75 | $47,335 | $45,852 | $9,912 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 73 | $16,304 | $19,227 | $9,500 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 71 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 69 | $43,023 | $47,260 | $8,550 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 60 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 54 | $21,470 | $24,035 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 53 | $37,382 | $33,993 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 51 | $16,304 | $19,227 | $9,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 47 | $21,470 | $24,035 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 44 | $24,222 | $26,353 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 39 | $32,599 | $41,193 | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 38 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 37 | $47,335 | $45,852 | $9,912 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 36 | $35,821 | $31,133 | $9,375 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 33 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 30 | $44,796 | $30,771 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 30 | $37,382 | $33,993 | not reported |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 26 | $19,921 | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 18 | $46,726 | $53,608 | not reported |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 14 | $47,335 | $45,852 | $9,912 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 14 | $24,222 | $26,353 | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate degree | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 13 | $47,335 | $45,852 | $9,912 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 11 | $46,726 | $53,608 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 11 | $14,481 | $16,478 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 10 | $37,382 | $33,993 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | $30,771 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 7 | $37,382 | $33,993 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 7 | $32,599 | $41,193 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | $30,771 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | $30,771 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 3 | $14,481 | $16,478 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 2 | $32,599 | $41,193 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | $16,304 | $19,227 | $9,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | $16,304 | $19,227 | $9,500 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
San Jacinto Community College is a public, Title IV-eligible community college in Pasadena, Texas, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with additional programmatic accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Across 48 program offerings, the campus's top trade programs by completions are welding schools, cosmetology schools, and electrician schools, alongside families like HVAC, medical assisting, LPN, pharmacy technician, and diesel mechanic training.
The college enrolls 22,969 undergraduates with 1,780 trade program completers in recent federal data. A campus-specific completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data, though the statewide average completion rate is 63.5%, and how this campus compares to that average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt for graduates is $9,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $43,062, per federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 31.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income enrollment.
Given the breadth of short-term trade programs (welding, cosmetology, electrician) alongside longer allied-health tracks (radiologic technology, LPN), this campus can suit both quick-entry career changers and students pursuing longer clinical credentials, though exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and detailed outcome data directly through the College Scorecard or by contacting the school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
San Jacinto Community College offers 48 programs across families including welding, cosmetology, electrician, HVAC, medical assisting, LPN, and pharmacy technician training. Its top programs by completions are welding schools, cosmetology schools, and electrician schools.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with additional programmatic accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
A campus-specific completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is 63.5%, but how this campus compares is not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $9,500, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $43,062, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (281) 998-6150 or visit sanjac.edu for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
San Jacinto Community College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for in-state residents and eligibility for state funding, in addition to federal aid.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm schedules for specific programs.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation and review federal outcome data through the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?227979.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers both short-term trade programs like welding and cosmetology and longer allied-health programs like radiologic technology, suggesting options for varying schedules, though specific program lengths are not reported in federal data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact San Jacinto Community College at (281) 998-6150 or through its website, https://www.sanjac.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare specific programs across institutions.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.