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The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas · Public
Address: 7703 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229 · Phone: (210) 567-2620 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is a public trade/career school in San Antonio, TX offering EMT & paramedic training, accredited by multiple bodies including SACS and CODA.
Median graduate debt is $15,000 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $82,206, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; this campus's completion rate versus the state average of 63.5% is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for this campus; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and 33.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency medical technicians | $30,320 | $37,260 | $44,240 |
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 | Certificate, under 300 hours | 112 | $53,833 | not reported | $7,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 52 | $53,833 | not reported | $7,000 |
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
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is a public health sciences campus located in San Antonio, Texas, in a large-city setting. It participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), and holds accreditation from several bodies including the Commission on Dental Accreditation, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, among others. Its primary trade-oriented offering, per federal data, is EMT & paramedic training, with 164 completers reported in that program family.
Federal Scorecard data show a median graduate debt of $15,000 and median earnings of $82,206 ten years after entry. The state average completion rate for comparable programs is 63.5%, though this campus's own completion rate and its standing relative to that state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. About 33.3% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This institution primarily serves as a large academic health center with 930 undergraduate enrollment, and its EMT & paramedic training program may suit students seeking focused emergency-care credentialing rather than a broad associate degree pathway; program length is not reported here, so applicants should confirm scheduling directly. Career changers should verify accreditation status and current outcomes themselves using the listed accreditors and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling, since no placement rates or program durations are stated in this data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Federal data lists EMT & paramedic training as the top trade program at this campus, with 164 completers reported. Two program families are recorded overall for this campus.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited, with accreditation held by multiple bodies including the Commission on Dental Accreditation, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, among others.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs. About 33.3% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is 63.5%. Check the College Scorecard link for updates.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $15,000, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $82,206, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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) 567-2620 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public institution, which typically means state funding may help keep costs and debt levels lower than at for-profit schools, though tuition specifics are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the listed accrediting bodies and review outcome data directly at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?228644.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule details are not reported in this data, so fit for career changers cannot be confirmed here; contact the school to discuss options for adult or working students.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements after program completion are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to learn about EMT/paramedic certification pathways.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (210) 567-2620 or visit its website at https://www.uthscsa.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard link to compare institutions directly.
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.