At San Jacinto College, our mission is to ensure you succeed and to empower you to achieve your goals, redefine expectations, and encourage exploration of 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 & 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
- Accounting
- 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 & 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 Dietary Manager $56,550
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 & 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, Computer Technology, Engineering & 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 & 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
* Salary source: texaswages.com, Gulf Coast Region, 2018 Annual WDA Wages ** Salary source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
^^ Salary source: PQNDT 2018 Salary Survey
^^^ Salary source: Payscale, Houston Region
