School of Automotive Machinists & Technology
Houston, TX 77055-1803
About School of Automotive Machinists & Technology
School of Automotive Machinists & Technology is a private for-profit trade school in Houston, Texas, enrolling about 88 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 92.86% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $57,529 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $57,529.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at School of Automotive Machinists & Technology is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 409% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| School of Automotive Machinists & Technology | — | $28,242 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| Texas (state median) | $9,940 | $8,031 | 184 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is School of Automotive Machinists & Technology really?
Evidence: average net price at School of Automotive Machinists & Technology versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at School of Automotive Machinists & Technology is $28,242.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $28,242 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $20,211 above the Texas median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $8,189 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
School of Automotive Machinists & Technology: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for School of Automotive Machinists & Technology—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Avg. net price
$28,242
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $26,167 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $27,178 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $27,770 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $32,175 |
| $110,001+ | $33,348 |
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What School of Automotive Machinists & Technology is known for
Top program completions
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 44% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is School of Automotive Machinists & Technology a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
School of Automotive Machinists & Technology is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for School of Automotive Machinists & Technology.
Campus
Location
Houston, TX
City / state
- ZIP
- 77055-1803
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is 41% above the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Southwest
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
Size
Enrollment
88
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 131
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$9,500
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 41.48%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for School of Automotive Machinists & Technology.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at School of Automotive Machinists & Technology was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for School of Automotive Machinists & Technology in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $22,421 |
| 2014 | — | — | $22,244 |
| 2015 | — | — | $22,651 |
| 2016 | — | — | $22,096 |
| 2017 | — | — | $23,391 |
| 2018 | — | — | $26,879 |
| 2019 | — | — | $27,142 |
| 2020 | — | — | $28,334 |
| 2021 | — | — | $27,226 |
| 2022 | — | — | $25,765 |
| 2023 | — | — | $26,359 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
School of Automotive Machinists & Technology reported total enrollment of about 88 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 98% male and 2% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (47.7%), Hispanic or Latino (29.5%), and Black or African American (12.5%). About 41.48% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at School of Automotive Machinists & Technology in 2024 is 88 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 131 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
78.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
92.86% 100% Completion Time
92.86% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 92.86% of students graduating from School of Automotive Machinists & Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Engine Machinist: 97% male / 3% female
- 04.8051: 100% male / 0% female
- High Performance and Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic: 100% male / 0% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
School of Automotive Machinists & Technology graduates earn a median of $57,529 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of School of Automotive Machinists & Technology.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $57,529. Median federal loan debt: $9,500. Average net price used in cost models: $28,242.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway School of Automotive Machinists & Technology graduates report median earnings of $57,529 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for School of Automotive Machinists & Technology.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 3 programs by IPEDS completions (4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at School of Automotive Machinists & Technology.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for School of Automotive Machinists & Technology graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for School of Automotive Machinists & Technology—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $3,922
- Texas median 0.55× the median ($7,150)
- Southwest median 0.55× the median ($7,078)
- U.S. median 0.52× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,475
- Texas median 1.9× the median ($5,060)
- Southwest median 1.7× the median ($5,699)
- U.S. median 1.3× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
School of Automotive Machinists & Technology at a glance
School of Automotive Machinists & Technology
School of Automotive Machinists & Technology is a private for-profit institution in Houston, TX, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Engine Machinist04.8051High Performance and Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian47.7%Hispanic or Latino29.5%Black or African American12.5%
- Opportunity College (2025)
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Schools near School of Automotive Machinists & Technology
Other campuses in Houston, TX when available, plus nearby institutions in Texas.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within Texas, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is School of Automotive Machinists & Technology located?
School of Automotive Machinists & Technology is located in Houston, TX.
What is School of Automotive Machinists & Technology's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at School of Automotive Machinists & Technology is 68.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 58 applicants and 34 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does School of Automotive Machinists & Technology cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $28,242 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What explains School of Automotive Machinists & Technology's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($28,242), completion (92.9% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($57,529). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at School of Automotive Machinists & Technology?
School of Automotive Machinists & Technology reports undergraduate enrollment of about 131 students, White (47.7%), Hispanic or Latino (29.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend School of Automotive Machinists & Technology?
About 48.8% of students at School of Automotive Machinists & Technology are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of School of Automotive Machinists & Technology earn?
Median earnings are $47,526 six years after entry and $57,529 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at School of Automotive Machinists & Technology?
The 150%-time completion rate is 92.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do School of Automotive Machinists & Technology students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
Is School of Automotive Machinists & Technology public or private?
School of Automotive Machinists & Technology is a private for-profit institution located in Houston, TX.
Is School of Automotive Machinists & Technology an HBCU?
No. School of Automotive Machinists & Technology is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is School of Automotive Machinists & Technology a tribal college?
No. School of Automotive Machinists & Technology is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.