San Jacinto Community College

San Jacinto Community College is a public four-year institution located in Pasadena, Texas, in a midsize city setting. The college serves an enrollment of 41,309 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 25.50 out of 100. Its completion rate is 34% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers a wide array of certificate programs across multiple workforce sectors. Health and personal care programs include Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist, and Biomedical Technology/Technician. Culinary offerings include Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management. Technical programs span Instrumentation Technology/Technician, Occupational Safety and Health Technology, Quality Control Technology, Construction Engineering Technology, Electrical and Power Transmission Installation, and Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance. The college also offers Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. Credentials are offered at both certificate (1-to-2 year) and certificate (2-to-4 year) levels.

Located in Pasadena within the Houston metropolitan area, San Jacinto Community College is one of the larger community colleges in Texas. Its broad program portfolio reflects the diverse workforce needs of the Gulf Coast region, spanning healthcare, culinary arts, industrial technology, and media production.