Public community college serving Greater Houston with 6 campuses and 200+ programs.
San Jacinto College offers over 200 degrees, certificates, and continuing education programs organized into eight areas of study: Business, Construction & Manufacturing, Education, Health Sciences, Public Safety & Human Services, STEM, Social & Behavioral Sciences, and Arts, Humanities & Communications. The college is known for hands-on learning in professional-style settings and was recognized by the Aspen Institute and Siemens Foundation for excellence and equity in STEM education. Specialized programs include maritime trade and logistics education, aerospace training as the official partner for Houston Spaceport, nursing, criminal justice, and engineering.
San Jacinto College operates six campuses across the Greater Houston area: Central Campus in Pasadena, North Campus and South Campus in Houston, Maritime Campus in La Porte (opened 2016), Generation Park Campus in Northeast Houston (opened 2020), and extension centers including the EDGE Center near Johnson Space Center. The college serves over 50 countries represented in its student body, with 64% of students identifying as Hispanic or Latino. Athletics are organized by campus, with all teams unified under the Raven mascot as of 2022–2023.
San Jacinto College welcomes students through standard admissions processes with support for new students, campus tours, and testing services. The college offers online learning options with 60+ fully online programs and an honors program for students seeking deeper engagement. Transfer support is available for students planning to transition to four-year universities, with the Generation Park Campus specifically designed to serve students pursuing university transfer.
The college has produced notable alumni across professional sports, entertainment, and public service, including professional baseball players Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte, basketball players Sam Cassell and Steve Francis, and actor Patrick Swayze. San Jacinto College emphasizes career preparation through hands-on training and partnerships with industry, positioning graduates for immediate workforce entry or seamless university transfer.