C
Average
Score: 50/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
40/100 · earnings-weighted

Southwest School of Business and Technical Careers-San Antonio

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 San Antonio, Texas 78221
ℹ️
Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

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: 65%
Outcomes
C+
60/100
Affordability
C
45/100
Resources
B
66/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
F
25/100

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

22
Total Enrollment
65%
Graduation Rate
75%
Retention Rate
9.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Southwest School of Business and Technical Careers-San Antonio, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$24,251
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$21,497
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$7,273
Median debt at graduation
61.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
98.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 30% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 20th percentile among certificate-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 Southwest School of Business and Technical Careers-San Antonio

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma 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
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$19,082$23,567-31%#632 of 637#632$7,387

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

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  • Avg home value near campus: $179,152
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,355/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 78211 (8.5% cap, San Antonio)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition N/A N/A

Financial Aid

98%
Receive Any Aid
95%
Receive Pell Grants
95%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

22
Total Students
77%
Women
73%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic 95%
Black 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 73%
25-64 (Adult) 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Southwest School of Business and Technical Careers-San Antonio?
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 Southwest School of Business and Technical Careers-San Antonio?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Southwest School of Business and Technical Careers-San Antonio?
The graduation rate at Southwest School of Business and Technical Careers-San Antonio is 65%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Southwest School of Business and Technical Careers-San Antonio a good school?
Southwest School of Business and Technical Careers-San Antonio has a Repit College Score of 50/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Southwest School of Business and Technical Careers-San Antonio?
Southwest School of Business and Technical Careers-San Antonio has a total enrollment of 22 students. Most students (73%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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