At San Jacinto College, our mission is to ensure you succeed and to empower you to achieve your goals, redefine expectations, and explore new opportunities. 

With eight career pathways, you may not only equip yourself with the training and tools to succeed in a career but also find your place in the world and pursue the life you’ve always wanted. If you plan to earn an associate degree and transfer to a four-year university, we can help you along your path. If career training for a certificate or associate degree is more your focus, we can help you find the program that is right for 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 certificate or associate degree you want to earn or four-year university you plan to attend. Learn more at sanjac.edu, or call 281-998-6150 to speak with an educational counselor

Art, Humanities, Communication, and Design

• Art & Design
• Audio Engineering
• Communications
• Dance
• English
• Interior Design
• Modern Languages
• Music
• Speech
• Theatre and Film

Career opportunities (some may require a bachelor’s or master’s degree)*

• Broadcast Technician $36,117
• Choreographer $61,813
• Editor $66,528
• Film and Video Editor $46,449
• Graphic Designer $45,612
• Interior Designer $54,114
• Multimedia Artist and Animator $57,651
• Musicians and Singers $22.60** ^{per hour}
• Public Relations Specialist $58,222
• Sound Engineering Technician $64,669

Business

• Business Administration
• Business Management
• Business Office Systems and Support
• Economics
• Entrepreneur
• Long Term Care Administration
• Paralegal
• Real Estate

Career opportunities (some may require a bachelor’s or master’s degree)*

• Accountant and Auditor $76,309
• Budget Analyst $80,417
• Credit Analyst $69,068
• Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $60,755
• Financial Analyst $87,552
• Paralegal and Legal Assistant $54,768
• Real Estate Sales Agent $67,455

Construction, Industry Manufacturing, and Transportation

• Air Conditioning Technology (HVAC) 
• Automotive Collision Repair
• Automotive Technology
• Biomedical Clinical Equipment Technician 
• Construction Management Technology
• Diesel Technology
• Electrical Technology
• Electronics Technology
• Environmental Health and Safety Technology Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management Instrumentation
• Maritime Transportation
• Non-destructive Testing
• Pipefitting
• Process Technology
• Welding Technology

Career opportunities (some may require a bachelor’s or master’s degree)*

• API Inspector $145,622^^
• Automotive Body and Related Repairer $38,540
• Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic $39,550
• Captains, Mates, and Pilots $118,709
• Chemical Plant and Systems Operators $71,453
• Electrician $55,448
• Environmental Science and Protection Technician, Including Health $40,913
• Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanic and Installer $48,779
• Helper – Electrician $30,609
• Helper – Plumber, Pipefitter, and Steamfitter $35,642
• Medical Equipment Repairer $42,161
• NDT Technician Level I $71,884^^
• NDT Technician Level II $101,397^^
• NDT Technician Level III $125,699^^
• Occupational Health and Safety Technician $53,314
• Plant and Systems Operators (all others) $41,236
• Plumber, Pipefitter, and Steamfitter $53,243
• Sailors and Marine Oilers $36,201
• Welder, Cutter, Solderer, and Brazer $47,979

Education

• Child Development / Early Childhood Studies Teaching

Career opportunities (some may require a bachelor’s or master’s degree)*

• Elementary School Teacher (except Special Ed) $58,009
• Secondary School Teacher (except Special Ed) $59,525
• Education Administrator, Preschool, and Child Care Center $42,961
• Preschool Teacher $26,840
• Child Care Workers $21,396

Health Sciences

• Cancer Data Management
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Emergency Medical Services
• Eye Care Technology
• Health Information Management
• Medical Assisting
• Medical Billing
• Medical Coding
• Medical Laboratory Technology
• Medical Radiography
• Mental Health Services
• Nursing
• Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Personal Traininer
• Pharmacy Technician
• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Respiratory Care
• Surgical Technician

Career opportunities (some may require a bachelor’s or master’s degree)*

• Athletic Trainer $59,824
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant $51,032^^^
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician $41,268^^^
• Certified Tumor Registrar $53,296^^^
• Diagnostic Medical Sonographer $72,455
• Emergency Medical Technician $34,456
• Environmental Science and Protection Technician, Including Health $40,913
• Medical Assistant $32,445
• Medical Records and Health Information Technician $42,515
• Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker $43,896
• Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) $47,758
• Fitness Trainers $35,732
• Pharmacy Technician $34,776
• Physical Therapist Assistant $72,842
• Radiologic Technologist $64,492
• Registered Nurse $79,507
• Respiratory Therapist $59,927
• Surgical Technologist $53,692

Public Safety and Human/Consumer Services

• Chef Training
• Cosmetology
• Criminal Justice
• Fire Protection Technology
• Massage Therapy
• Pastry Chef
• Personal Trainer
• Restaurant Management

Career opportunities (some may require a bachelor’s or master’s degree)*

• Chefs and Head Cooks (including Pastry Chefs) $40,953
• Correctional Officers and Jailers $42,621
• Food Service Manager $60,036
• Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $20,981
• Massage Therapist $35,302
• Firefighter $51,734
• Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers $62,648
• Private Detectives and Investigators $52,509
• Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $44,526
• Skin Care Specialists (Esthetician) $19,540

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)

• Applications / Programming
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Computer Simulation & Game Design
• Desktop Support and Network Administration Engineering
• Engineering Design Graphics (Drafting) 
• Environmental Science
• Geology
• Information Technology Security
• Mathematics
• Microsoft and CISCO
• Physics
• Web Design

Career opportunities (some may require a bachelor’s or master’s degree)*

• Accountant and Auditor $76,309
• Agricultural and Food Science Technicians $47,505
• Chemical Engineer $137,233
• Chemists $90,215
• Civil Engineer $106,006
• Computer Network Support Specialist $76,184
• Computer Programmer $89,024
• Database Administrators $95,250
• Desktop Publisher $39,929
• Drafter $45,805
• Environmental Engineer $106,637
• Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $40,913
• Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $83,739 
• Geological and Petroleum Technicians $60,275
• Information Security Analyst $101,382
• Mechanical Drafter $66,592
• Mechanical Engineer $98,761
• Network and Computer Systems Administrator $93,294 
• Physicists $99,556
• Software Developers (Applications) $108,408
• Software Developers (Systems Software) $102,435
• Web Developer $74,533

Social and Behaviorial Science

• Anthropology
• Government
• History
• Philosophy
• Psychology
• Sociology

Career opportunities (some may require a bachelor’s or master’s degree)*

• Psychologists $109,609
• Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $80,091
• Anthropologists and Archeologists $85,882
• Political Scientists $93,683
• Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $79,570
• Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists $68,865
• Counselors $61,949
• Mental Health Counselors $54,018
• Museum Technicians and Conservators $37,016
• Social Science Research Assistants $42,538

Noncredit Classes for Professional and Life Long Learners

Whether you’re preparing for a career or picking up a new hobby, the San Jacinto College Continuing and Professional Development (CPD) division offers a variety of noncredit courses for workforce training and lifelong learning. The division’s workforce area offers courses that keep workers up to date on the latest technologies in industries 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, but many participants find enjoyment by picking up new skills they’ve been eager to learn. CPD also offers lifelong learning courses to promote leisure learning and to help people extend their horizons. To learn more, visit sanjac.edu/cpd.

Workforce Development and Job Training

• Applied Technology and Trades Business and Professions
• Computers, IT, CNC, PLC, and Robotics Health Occupations
• Maritime

Corporate Training and Consulting

• Task/Job/Organizational Performance Analysis 
• Training Needs/Gap Analysis 
• Measuring Training Effectiveness and ROI 
• Implementing Effective On-the-Job Training Apprenticeships
• Transitioning Training from a Functional Unit to a Business Unit Train-the-Trainer for Regulatory Compliance 
• Strategies for Selecting, Training, and Qualifying Shift/Relief Supervisors 
• Approaches to Team Training and Diagnostics 
• Organizational and Human Performance Needs Assessments

Community Programs

• Aerospace Education and Workforce 
• Education 
• Life Long Learning
• Youth Programs

Grants

• Adult Education and Literacy
• DOL H1B Ready to Work Petrochem Grant
•  Health Career Pathways Partnership Grant
• TPEG
• TWC Business Funding Opportunities