C
Average
Score: 53/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
42/100 · earnings-weighted

San Antonio College

4-Year Public
📍 San Antonio, Texas 78212
San Antonio College campus, San Antonio, TX
San Antonio College campus, San Antonio, TX. Photo: Zereshk, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 22%
Outcomes
C
46/100
Affordability
A
85/100
Resources
C
50/100
Experience
C
51/100
Prestige
D
32/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

18,975
Total Enrollment
22%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
26.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$5,832
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near San Antonio College ▼

31% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$283,885
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,556
1-Year Change
+2.0%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at San Antonio College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$39,711
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$34,318
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$10,500
Median debt at graduation
25.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
34.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 26% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 50th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TX wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at San Antonio College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$67,684$80,682+-0%#450 of 962#524$10,293
Engineering—$71,710-2%#41 of 53#23—
Biology$26,835$51,424+15%#7 of 47#9$8,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$35,522$43,821-10%#384 of 547#390$9,500
Criminal Justice and Corrections$34,867$42,775-8%#316 of 426#280$9,711
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$26,334$40,372-9%#662 of 947#664$10,588
Social Work—$39,835+1%#23 of 36#20—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$21,184$39,214+4%#67 of 160#80—
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication—$37,871+5%#3 of 11#4—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas—$33,485-6%#15 of 21#15—
Psychology—$31,464-20%#97 of 106#96—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The San Antonio College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $283,885
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,556/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 78203 (9.9% cap, San Antonio)

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🏆 Where San Antonio College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#13
Music Management
of 15 schools
#14
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician
of 31 schools
#14
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
of 28 schools
#30
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
of 60 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $6,750 $14,280

Financial Aid

84%
Receive Any Aid
66%
Receive Pell Grants
3%
Take Out Loans
$5,832
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$4,617
$30,001 - $48,000$5,433
$48,001 - $75,000$6,895
$75,001 - $110,000$8,106
$110,001+$11,576

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

General Studies 1,681 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 268 grads/yr Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician 135 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 117 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 75 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 71 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 67 grads/yr Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 65 grads/yr Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General 62 grads/yr Music Management 58 grads/yr Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 51 grads/yr Design and Visual Communications, General 49 grads/yr Child Development 46 grads/yr Computer Programming/Programmer, General 40 grads/yr Real Estate 36 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 30 grads/yr Network and System Administration/Administrator 27 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 23 grads/yr Dental Assisting/Assistant 22 grads/yr Sign Language Interpretation and Translation 21 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from San Antonio College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
First-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers
$92k/yr 97,200 jobs
Fire inspectors and investigators
$78k/yr 14,700 jobs
Firefighters
$60k/yr 344,900 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Student Demographics

18,975
Total Students
61%
Women
57%
Traditional Age (18-24)
31%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 17%
Hispanic 69%
Black 7%
Asian 3%
Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 31%
With Family 69%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~5,882 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 32%
Hybrid (Some Online) 29%
Fully Online 39%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 57%
25-64 (Adult) 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at San Antonio College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend San Antonio College?
Tuition at San Antonio College is $6,750 for in-state students and $14,280 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $5,832.
What is the graduation rate at San Antonio College?
The graduation rate at San Antonio College is 22%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is San Antonio College a good school?
San Antonio College has a Repit College Score of 53/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend San Antonio College?
San Antonio College has a total enrollment of 18,975 students.
Is there rental demand near San Antonio College?
Yes! Approximately 31% of students at San Antonio College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 5,882 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the San Antonio area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology