Your academic experience is a collaborative path at San Jacinto College. Here, you have an umbrella of tools and resources to advance your success, classes that engage your passions and creative interests, hands-on research and field work to build marketable skills, one of the most affordable tuition rates in Texas and flexible schedules that make it easier to graduate and balance a busy life. Our extensive support network helps you set the course for your future. For more information about San Jacinto College, please call 281-998-6150, visit sanjac.edu, or join in the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.
BUSINESS
Interested in insurance? Made for management? Or do you find accounting more agreeable? With a traditional associate degree program and alternative certifications, San Jacinto College makes your success our business by offering a variety of business courses and study paths for students with their sights set on careers in fields such as finance, accounting, event planning and management. Additionally, we offer many continuing education courses for professionals looking to stay ahead of the curve, further their skill-sets or explore new and exciting career opportunities. We offer three paths for students interested in Business: the Associate of Arts in Business Field of Study (for those wishing to transfer into a Bachelor of Business Administration), the Technical Degrees and Certificates path for entry-level business jobs, and a Continuing & Professional Development (CPD) certificate program.
Accounting
Campus: C, N, S
Occupational Certificate
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Associate of Arts (transfer degree)
Business Administration / Agribusiness
Campus: C, N, S
Associate of Arts (transfer degree)
Business Management / Entrepreneur
Campus: C, N, S
Marketable Skills Award
Occupational Certificate
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Associate of Arts (transfer degree)
Business Office Technology
Campus: C, N, S
Marketable Skills Award
Occupational Certificate
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Construction Management Technology
Campus: N
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Health Information Management
Campus: N
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
International Business, Logistics & Maritime
Campus: N
Marketable Skills Award
Occupational Certificate
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Long Term Care Administration
Campus: C
Certificate of Technology
Medical Billing & Coding
Campus: N
Certificate of Technology
Paralegal
Campus: N
Associate of Applied Science
Restaurant Management
Campus: C
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Median salary / year*
- Construction Manager – $101,023
- Accountant and Auditor – $86,682
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant – $56,338
- Food Service Manager – $55,693
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerk – $51,011
- Medical Records and Health Information Technicians – $41,729
- Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerk – $31,354
CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Within San Jacinto College’s Career and Technical Education area of study lies a world of possibilities. The technically trained workforce continues to employ a large portion of today’s working population and San Jacinto College provides ample preparation to kick-start a career in areas ranging from automotive, aviation, and maritime transportation to cosmetology, massage therapy, and child development. The possibilities for finding a sustainable career in a growing economy are endless. We offer three paths for students interested in our Career and Technical Education area of study: an associate degree that sets you up for entry-level jobs and kick-starts your career, a certificate of technology to provide you the training you need to enter a wide variety of high-demand professions, and an occupational certificate.
Air Conditioning Technology (HVAC)
Campus: N, S
Occupational Certificate
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Audio Engineering
Campus: C
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Auto Collision Repair
Campus: N
Occupational Certificate
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Automotive Technology
Campus: C
Occupational Certificate
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Biomedical Clinical Equipment Technician
Campus: S
Occupational Certificate
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Child Development / Early Childhood Studies
Campus: C, N
Occupational Certificate
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Construction Management Technology
Campus: N
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Cosmetology
Campus: C, N, S
Occupational Certificate
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Criminal Justice
Campus: C, N
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Culinary Arts / Restaurant Management
Campus: C, N
Occupational Certificate
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Diesel Technology
Campus: N
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Dietetics and Food Services
Campus: C
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Electrical Technology
Campus: C, N
Occupational Certificate
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Electronics Technology
Campus: C
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Engineering Design Graphics (Drafting)
Campus: C, N, S
Occupational Certificate
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Fire Protection Technology
Campus: C
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Interior Design
Campus: C
Occupational Certificate
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Maritime Transportation
Campus: M
Associate of Applied Science
Massage Therapy
Campus: C
Certificate of Technology
Paralegal
Campus: N
Associate of Applied Science
Personal Trainer
Campus: S
Certificate of Technology
Real Estate
Campus: C, N, S
Occupational Certificate
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Truck Driving
Campus: C
Industry Certification
Median salary / year*
- Captains, Mates and Pilots – $105,624
- Interior Designer – $69,159
- Mechanical Drafter – $68,537
- Real Estate Sales Agent – $67,063
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant – $56,338
- Food Service Manager – $55,693
- Medical Equipment Repairer – $50,361
- Plumber, Pipefitter and Steamfitter – $49,484
- Electrician – $48,245
- Welder, Cutter, Solderer, and Brazer – $47,881
- Sailors and Marine Oilers – $46,623
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanic and Installer – $45,776
- Firefighter – $45,325
- Auto Body and Related Repairer – $45,151
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic – $44,169
- Truck Driver – $40,956
- Massage Therapist – $34,935
FINE ARTS
Having the ability to create the unseen into a work of art is truly a gift. If you live to create, it’s possible a career in fine arts is your calling. Whether your passion is painting, pottery, mixed media or photography, San Jacinto College will set you up for success in an immensely rewarding profession in careers such as art direction, fashion or interior designer, broadcast media and film. With our staff of award-winning instructors and state of the art visual studios, we’ll help you develop new skills and express your creativity in ways you’ve always dreamed. Upon obtaining your degree you will possess skills that are highly appreciated in many industries and you will have the tools necessary to turn your passion into a career. We offer three paths for students interested in Fine Arts: an associate of arts degree, technical degrees and certificates, and courses through the Continuing & Professional Development (CPD) division.
Art & Design
Campus: C, N, S
Occupational Certificate
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Associate of Arts (transfer degree)
Audio Engineering
Campus: C
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Broadcast Technology
Campus: C
Occupational Certificate
Dance
Campus: S
Associate of Arts
Interior Design
Campus: C
Occupational Certificate
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Music
Campus: C, N, S
Associate of Arts
Theatre and Film
Campus: C, S
Associate of Arts
Median salary / year*
- Interior Designer – $69,159
- Multimedia Artist and Animator – $67,084
- Choreographer – $89,365
- Public Relations Specialist – $60,861
- Editor – $67,214
- Sound Engineering Technician – $40,769
- Graphic Designer – $46,371
- Broadcast Technician – $34,633
- Musicians and Singers – $24.20** per hour
HEALTH SCIENCES
From nursing and eye care to physical therapy and surgical technology, if your passion is helping keep others healthy, San Jacinto College is the place to get started toward building a most rewarding career. With hands-on in-field experience through full immersion into theoretical and applied sciences in addition to simulated clinical experiments, hospital job shadows, ambulance ride-alongs and stimulating classroom discussions, our programs prepare students for immediate work upon graduation. Whether you’re passionate about becoming a radiologist, dental hygienist, physical therapist, nurse, or pharmacist, San Jacinto Colleges has the courses to make your dream a reality. We offer three paths for students interested in health science: an associate of science degree for students who plan to transfer, technical degrees and certificates that set you up for entry level jobs, and training and certification through the Continuing and Professional Development (CPD) division.
Advanced Imaging Modalities
Campus: C
Advanced Technical Certificate
Enhanced Skills Certificate
Associate of Applied Science
Biomedical Clinical Equipment Technician
Campus: S
Occupational Certificate
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Cancer Data Management
Campus: N
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Campus: C, N
Occupational Certificate
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Environmental Health and Safety Technology
Campus: C
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Eye Care Technology
Campus: C
Occupational Certificate
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Health Information Management
Campus: N
Associate of Applied Science
Long Term Care Administration
Campus: C
Certificate of Technology
Massage Therapy
Campus: C
Certificate of Technology
Medical Assisting
Campus: N
Certificate of Technology
Medical Billing and Coding
Campus: N
Certificate of Technology
Medical Laboratory Technology
Campus: C
Associate of Science
Occupational Certificate
Mental Health Services
Campus: N
Occupational Certificate
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Nursing
Campus: C, N, S
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Pharmacy Technician
Campus: N, S
Certificate of Technology
Physical Therapy Assistant
Campus: S
Associate of Applied Science
Radiography
Campus: C
Associate of Applied Science
Respiratory Care
Campus: C
Associate of Applied Science
Sonography
Campus: C
Associate of Applied Science
Surgical Technology
Campus: C
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Median salary / year*
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer – $83,155
- Registered Nurse – $76,587
- Physical Therapist Assistant – $64,579
- Respiratory Therapist – $58,091
- Certified Ophthalmic Technician – $52,500***
- Environmental Science and Protection Technician, Including Health – $52,237
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – $49,631
- Surgical Technologist – $47,615
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker – $47,202
- Municipal Firefighter – $45,325
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant – $42,500***
- Medical Records and Health Information Technician – $41,729
- Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technician – $40,010
- Massage Therapist – $34,935
- Emergency Medical Technician – $34,034
- Pharmacy Technician – $33,913
- Medical Assistant – $29,334
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
As long as we need shelter, transportation, and electricity, we’ll always have careers in industrial technology and skilled trades. Boasting more job opportunities than skilled professionals to fill them, Houston is home to a broad industrial base in the energy, aeronautics and technology industries, which means immediate career openings and the opportunity for long-term success. We offer three paths for students interested in a career in industrial technology: an associate of applied science degree for students who plan to transfer, technical degrees and certificates that set you up for entry-level jobs, and training and certification through the Continuing and Professional Development (CPD) division.
Electrical Technology
Campus: C, N
Occupational Certificate
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Electronics Technology
Campus: C
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Environmental Health and Safety Technology
Campus: C
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Instrumentation
Campus: C
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Technology
Campus: C
Occupational Certificate
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Pipefitting
Campus: N
Marketable Skills Award
Process Technology
Campus: C
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Welding Technology
Campus: C, N
Occupational Certificate
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Median salary / year*
- Mechanical Drafter – $68,537
- Chemical Plant and Systems Operator – $66,506
- Environmental Science and Protection Technician, Including Health – $52,237
- Plumber, Pipefitter and Steamfitter – $49,484
- Electrician – $48,245
- Welder, Cutter, Solderer, and Brazer – $47,881
- Quality Inspector – $47,500^
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanic and Installer – $45,776
LIBERAL ARTS
Interested in unlocking your intellectual and creative potential? Looking for an adventure of the mind? Want to transfer to a four-year college or university? Search no further than San Jacinto College’s liberal arts program. With our award-winning instructors and state-of-the-art facilities, we help students reach their full potential. Pursuing a degree in the liberal arts leads to many fulfilling and creative careers and can set your path to earning that four-year degree.
Child Development / Early Childhood Studies
Campus: C, N
Occupational Certificate
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Communications
Campus: C, N, S
Associate of Arts
English
Campus: C, N, S
Associate of Arts
Government / Political Science
Campus: C, N, S
Associate of Arts
History
Campus: C, N, S
Associate of Arts
Mexican American Studies
Campus: C, N, S
Associate of Arts
Modern Languages
Campus: C, N, S
Associate of Arts
Philosophy
Campus: C, N, S
Associate of Arts
Physical Education
Campus: C, N, S
Associate of Arts
Psychology
Campus: C, N, S
Associate of Arts
Sociology
Campus: C, N, S
Associate of Arts
Speech
Campus: C, N, S
Associate of Arts
Teaching Degrees
Campus: C, N, S
Associate of Arts in Teaching (various fields)
Median salary / year*
- Secondary School Teacher – $57,332
- Elementary School Teacher – $57,266
- Kindergarten Teacher – $53,061
- Education Administrator, Preschool and Child Care Center / Program – $51,629
- Preschool Teacher – $33,344
- Child Care Workers – $20,076
If you plan to earn an associate of arts degree and transfer to a four-year university, we offer a wide range of programs to prepare you. Before you register for classes, you should discuss your career goals with a San Jacinto College educational planner. We’ll make sure you’re selecting courses that meet the curriculum requirements of the four-year university you plan to attend.
SCIENCE, COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM)
By pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, most commonly known of as STEM, you’re pursuing a career in one of the fastest growing industries in the nation. San Jacinto College provides a well-rounded balance of fascinating courses taught by passionate instructors who inspire students with real-world application in the field. Earning your degree will lead to well-paid positions and long-lasting careers in a job market that is expected to grow at nearly twice the pace as non-STEM workers. San Jacinto College offers three paths for students interested in STEM: an Associate of Science degree for students who plan to transfer, the technical degree and certificate that sets you up for entry-level STEM jobs, and training and certification through the Continuing and Professional Development division so you can keep up to date with the certification you need in your profession.
Agriculture
Campus: C, N, S
Associate of Arts in Business
Biology
Campus: C, N, S
Associate of Arts
Chemistry
Campus: C, N, S
Associate of Arts
Computer Science
Campus: C, N, S
Associate of Arts
Computer: Desktop Support and Network Administration
Campus: C, N, S
Occupational Certificate
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Computer: Industry Certification
Campus: C, N, S
Occupational Certificate
Computer: Information Technology Security
Campus: C, N, S
Occupational Certificate
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Computer: Programming
Campus: C, N, S
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Computer: Simulation & Gaming Technology
Campus: C, N, S
Occupational Certificate
Certificate of Technology
Computer: Web Development
Campus: C, N, S
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Engineering
Campus: C, N, S
Associate of Science in Mathematics
Engineering Design Graphics (Drafting)
Campus: C, N, S
Occupational Certificate
Certificate of Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Environmental Science
Campus: C, N, S
Associate of Science
Geology
Campus: C, N, S
Associate of Arts
Mathematics
Campus: C, N, S
Associate of Arts
Physics
Campus: C, N, S
Associate of Arts
Median salary / year*
- Drafter – $80,957
- Computer Network Support Specialist – $70,936
- Multimedia Artist and Animator – $67,084
- Web Developer – $64,492
- Desktop Publisher – $39,998
NONCREDIT CLASSES FOR PROFESSIONALS AND LIFE LONG LEARNERS
Whether you’re preparing for a career or picking up a new hobby, the Continuing and Professional Development (CPD) division at San Jacinto College offers a variety of noncredit courses for workforce training and lifelong learning. The workforce area of the division offers courses that keep workers up to date on the latest technologies in industries found in the Gulf Coast region. These courses are available through contract training, open enrollment and grant funding. Not only does the division provide vital training for workers, many participants find enjoyment by picking up new skills they’ve been eager to learn. CPD also offers lifelong learning courses that offer people a variety of affordable lessons developed for the purpose of leisure learning and to help people extend their horizons. To find out more, visit sanjac.edu/cpd.
Workforce Development and Job Training
Applied Technology and Trades
Business and Professions
Computers, Web, and IT
Health Occupations
Maritime
Corporate Training and Consulting
Applied Technology and Trades
Business and Professions
Computers, Web, and IT
Internships
Maritime
Community Programs
Aerospace Academy
Education
GED / Test Prep
Life Long Learning
Youth Programs
Grants
Adult Education and Literacy
DOL H1B IT Grant
DOL H1B Ready to Work Petrochem Grant
Health Career Pathways Partnership Grant
TPEG
TWC Fast Start II – HVAC
TWC SDF Information
If you plan to earn an associate of arts degree and transfer to a four-year university, we offer a wide range of programs to prepare you. Before you register for classes, you should discuss your career goals with a San Jacinto College educational planner. We’ll make sure you’re selecting courses that meet the curriculum requirements of the four-year university you plan to attend.
*Salary source: texaswages.com, Gulf Coast Region
** Salary source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
*** Source: Association of Technical Personnel in Ophthalmology
^ Salary source: ASQ QP Fall 2015 Salary Survey
C = Central Campus; N = North Campus; S = South Campus; M = Maritime Campus