San Jacinto Community College

Pasadena, Texas

Public City: Midsize

San Jacinto Community College is a public institution in Pasadena, Texas enrolling 22,969 students, according to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.. Graduates earn a median of $43,062 ten years after enrollment, based on U.S. Treasury tax records linked to federal financial aid data. The average net price after financial aid is $12,143. This profile includes admissions data, graduation rates, program-level earnings, and cost breakdowns to help students compare colleges using official federal data.

What the IPEDS & College Scorecard Data Shows for San Jacinto Community College

San Jacinto Community College operates as a public institution located in Pasadena, Texas (city: midsize), with a total reported enrollment of 22,969 students of which 43,405 are undergraduates. Institution-level records in the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) classify each school by Carnegie category, ownership sector, and urban/rural locale, which is how this profile’s peer group and cost cohort are determined. San Jacinto Community College is categorized as “8” under the Carnegie classification system, a meaningful signal when comparing like-to-like institutions.

Selectivity and financial signals give context to what applicants can expect. Admission rate data is not currently reported for this institution. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $12,143, with published in-state tuition of $2,490 and a Pell grant recipient share of 31.8%. Median federal student debt at graduation is $9,500, drawn from the U.S. Treasury-matched College Scorecard file.

Outcomes reveal whether the investment pays back. The 4-year completion rate is 32.2%. Graduates earn a median of $43,062 ten years after enrolling, compared with $35,337 six years post-enrollment. Within three years of entering repayment, 349000.0% of borrowers are making progress on their federal loans, and 57.6% of graduates earn above the high-school threshold. Treating these numbers as a single snapshot alongside the cost cohort is the standard approach for evaluating ROI under the College Scorecard methodology.

Quick Facts

22,969
Total enrollment
Acceptance rate
SAT average
32.2%
4-yr graduation rate
$43,062
10-yr median earnings
First-year retention

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Net Price

In-State Tuition $2,490
Out-of-State Tuition $6,690
Average Net Price $12,143

Net Price by Family Income

$0 – $30,000 $10,868
$30,001 – $48,000 $11,807
$48,001 – $75,000 $14,027
Over $110,000 $20,279
31.8%
Pell Grant Rate
2.1%
Federal Loan Rate
$9,500
Median Debt
$101/mo
Monthly Payment

Student Demographics

White 16.7%
African American 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 63.4%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
International 2.5%
59.8%
Female
53.4%
First Generation

Outcomes

32.2%
4-Year Completion Rate
$35,337
Median Earnings (6yr)
$43,062
Median Earnings (10yr)
57.6%
Earning Over $25K
349000.0%
Loan Repayment (3yr)

Programs & Earnings

Program Credential Completers Median Earnings Median Debt
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians Associate's 210 $111,662 $9,750
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Associate's 207 $96,371 $9,695
Engineering, General Associate's 54 $87,971
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Associate's 86 $82,809
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate 54 $80,161
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate's 169 $71,782 $9,912
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate 93 $70,986 $8,550
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate's 63 $63,403
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate's 33 $61,487
Mathematics Associate's 124 $59,360
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services Certificate 21 $58,668
Marine Transportation Associate's 21 $54,441
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate 69 $54,160
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Associate's 297 $54,018 $11,250
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate's 34 $53,546
Business/Commerce, General Associate's 804 $53,335 $9,950
Precision Metal Working Certificate 334 $51,392
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate 96 $49,413
Computer Programming Associate's 81 $47,886
Biological and Physical Sciences Associate's 553 $47,229 $5,425
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Associate's 1,716 $46,684 $8,525
English Language and Literature, General Associate's 105 $45,720
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians Certificate 203 $45,696
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate 71 $45,568
Legal Support Services Associate's 24 $44,805
Behavioral Sciences Associate's 371 $43,440 $10,500
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate's 32 $41,445 $9,375
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Associate's 25 $41,441
Visual and Performing Arts, General Associate's 78 $36,746
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate 91 $35,814
Business Administration, Management and Operations Associate's 39 $35,079
Computer and Information Sciences, General Associate's 70 $33,281
Accounting and Related Services Associate's 19 $31,907
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate's 18 $30,771
Precision Metal Working Associate's 36 $30,771
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions Associate's 14 $26,896
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Certificate 29 $25,446
Fire Protection Certificate 9 $25,194
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate 252 $22,973 $9,500
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Associate's 21 $16,478

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the admissions statistics for San Jacinto Community College?
San Jacinto Community College is a public institution in Pasadena, Texas. Total enrollment is 22,969 students.
How much do San Jacinto Community College graduates earn?
Graduates of San Jacinto Community College earn a median of $43,062 ten years after enrollment. Six years after enrollment, median earnings are $35,337.
How much does San Jacinto Community College cost?
The average net price at San Jacinto Community College is $12,143. In-state tuition is $2,490 and out-of-state tuition is $6,690. Median student debt at graduation is $9,500.
What is the graduation rate at San Jacinto Community College?
San Jacinto Community College has a 4-year completion rate of 32.2%.
Is San Jacinto Community College worth the student debt?
The median student debt at San Jacinto Community College is $9,500, while graduates earn a median of $43,062 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 22% of first-year post-graduation earnings. 349000.0% of borrowers are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $101.

Data Sources

Data as of 2024-25 academic year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Primary: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Data reflects most recent available year.

Institutional characteristics: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) institutional characteristics file.

Earnings: Median earnings 6 and 10 years after enrollment, from U.S. Treasury tax records linked to federal student aid data.

Program data: Credential-level earnings from the College Scorecard Field of Study dataset.

All federal data sources used on this page

Earnings data sourced from IRS records via the U.S. Treasury–Department of Education matching used by the College Scorecard.