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School of Automotive Machinists & Technology

#1877 in US ranking Houston, TX
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
2 to 4 years

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Cost

Avg. aid
$4,943
Receiving aid
72%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
69%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
93%
Median salary
$45,183
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at School of Automotive Machinists & Technology?

SAM Tech's reported overall graduation rate is 93%, and its reported student retention rate is 79%. The figures describe different outcomes: graduation tracks completion for a defined student cohort, while retention concerns students continuing their studies.

Because cohorts at a small institution can contain relatively few people, a change involving only several students may noticeably shift a percentage. The graduation rate should not be interpreted as a guarantee that a new student will finish. Applicants comparing programs should ask which entering cohort, credential, and permitted completion period are represented, particularly if they expect to attend part time or need to interrupt their studies.

What is the earning potential for graduates at School of Automotive Machinists & Technology?

A school-wide earnings promise would be misleading for SAM Tech. Pay after training depends on the job a former student obtains, experience, location, hours worked, and whether the work is in automotive machining or another field.

When comparing earnings claims, students should look for the population measured, the time since leaving school, whether the figure is a median or an average, and whether it covers only employed respondents. An occupational wage estimate is not the same thing as measured earnings for graduates of this school. Employment support and a graduation rate likewise do not establish what an individual student will earn.

School of Automotive Machinists & Technology Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
93%

School of Automotive Machinists & Technology Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
79%
Employed 1 year after graduation
86%

School of Automotive Machinists & Technology Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$45,183
4 years after graduation
$49,986
5 years after graduation
$55,483
7 years after graduation
$58,521
10 years after starting college
$62,379

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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