Blake Austin College
A good choice overall. It ranks 470 of 1,952 certificate schools on student outcomes, with an overall score of 60 out of 100.
These three answers are rules of thumb from the numbers below, not advice for any one student or major.
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Why it is good
- 84% of students graduate, better than 75% of certificate schools.
- Students stay: 100% of first-year students return for a second year, better than 95% of certificate schools.
- Strong pay: typical earnings ten years after starting are $51,432, higher than 88% of certificate schools.
Why it is bad
- Debt is heavy for the pay: graduates owe a typical $17,900 in federal loans against earnings of $51,432.
- Expensive: the average student pays about $29,592 a year after grants, more than at 87% of certificate schools.
The numbers
What these figures measure
Graduation rate: share of all students, full-time or part-time, who finish within 8 years. Return for year 2: share of first-time, full-time students who come back for a second year. Earnings: median pay about 10 years after starting, for students who received federal aid. Debt: median federal loan debt among those who finish. Net price: average yearly cost after grants and scholarships. All from the U.S. Education Department College Scorecard, institution file dated November 2, 2026.
Programs and early earnings
Certificates and diplomas: largest programs
| Field | Graduates a year | Earnings, 2 yrs after | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 109 | $37,928 | $17,900 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 39 | $29,685 | $5,724 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 25 | $29,685 | $8,374 |
Earnings are the median pay two years after completing, for graduates who were working and not enrolled again. The federal government hides figures for small programs, shown as n/a. Fields are broad groups, so a college may offer several majors inside one.
Students and reviews
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The grade reflects outcomes for the average student compared with other certificate schools. Individual majors can be much better or worse.