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San Antonio College
San Antonio, Texas · Public college
Address: 1819 N. Main Ave.,, San Antonio, TX 78212 · Phone: (210) 486-0000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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San Antonio College is a public trade school in San Antonio, TX offering EMT & paramedic training, dental assistant, and medical assistant programs, accredited by SACS and others.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, San Antonio College graduates carry a median debt of $10,500 and earn a median of $39,711 ten years after entry; completion rate versus the state average of 63.5% is not reported.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for San Antonio College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, can be used here, with about 34.3% of students receiving Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency medical technicians | $30,320 | $37,260 | $44,240 |
| Dental assistants | $35,400 | $45,430 | $48,280 |
| Medical assistants | $31,200 | $39,520 | $46,180 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 9 | $20,621 | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 6 | 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 Antonio College is a public trade and career training campus located in San Antonio, Texas. The school participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students may use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans to help pay for eligible programs. It holds accreditation through several bodies, including the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and program-specific accreditors for dental and funeral service education. The campus's top trade programs by enrollment are EMT & paramedic training, dental assistant schools, and medical assistant programs, with 5 total program offerings tracked in federal data.
Federal data shows 51 trade program completers out of an overall undergraduate enrollment of 16,416 students. The completion rate compared to the Texas state average of 63.5% is not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $10,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry were $39,711. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 34.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus may suit students pursuing short, focused credentials in healthcare-adjacent fields such as EMT training or dental assisting, though specific program lengths are not detailed in this data. Given its large-city, community-college setting and Title IV participation, it may be accessible to adult learners and career changers, though this is not explicitly confirmed by the data provided. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the listed accreditors and review official outcome figures on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
San Antonio College offers 5 tracked trade programs, with the largest being EMT & paramedic training, dental assistant schools, and medical assistant programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Accreditors include the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Board of Funeral Service Education, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation.
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 may use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The specific completion rate for this campus compared to the Texas state average of 63.5% is not reported for this campus in federal data. Check the College Scorecard link for updates.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $10,500, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,711, 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 (210) 486-0000 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
San Antonio College is a public institution, which often means lower tuition for in-state residents compared to private for-profit trade schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status with the listed accreditors and review official outcomes data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?227924.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not explicitly confirm adult career-changer programming, but the school's large-city public setting and Title IV eligibility suggest broad accessibility; contact the school to discuss specific fit.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach San Antonio College at (210) 486-0000 or visit https://www.alamo.edu/sac for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This data does not include comparative figures for other nearby schools; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings 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.