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ST

South Texas College

McAllen, TXPublicCity Setting
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Accept Rate
N/A
$1,751
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
15.9K
Students
Large campus body
$28,239
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

South Texas College is a public institution located in the city setting of McAllen, TX. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 15.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
15.9K (Large)
Predominant Degree
Associate's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences13% of degrees
Business & Marketing11% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,029
Earnings 5yr: $84,408
Debt: $10,000
Engineering, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,940
Earnings 5yr: $50,048
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,833
Earnings 5yr: $68,598
Debt: $5,062
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $56,285
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $55,675
Earnings 5yr: $40,070
Debt: $6,507
Precision Metal Working.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,464
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $54,273
Earnings 5yr: $42,217
Debt: $10,033
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,246
Earnings 5yr: $46,601
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,438
Earnings 5yr: $57,686
Debt: $6,967
Precision Metal Working.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $45,926
Earnings 5yr: $42,369
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,612
Earnings 5yr: $45,869
Debt: $5,449
Fire Protection.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $43,838
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,650
Earnings 5yr: $37,259
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,423
Earnings 5yr: $46,735
Debt: $5,500
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $41,670
Earnings 5yr: $41,838
Debt: N/A
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $41,624
Earnings 5yr: $28,124
Debt: N/A
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,483
Earnings 5yr: $29,167
Debt: N/A
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $39,957
Earnings 5yr: $30,828
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $39,235
Earnings 5yr: $36,079
Debt: $6,500
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $39,050
Earnings 5yr: $34,414
Debt: $10,378

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$1,751
In-State Tuition$4,920
Out-of-State Tuition$7,620
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

39%
Pell Grants
0%
Take Loans
N/A
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$28,239
+30% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$36,788

Completion Signals

27%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
58%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

42%
Men
58%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 42% men and 58% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
61%
Part-Time Share
55%
Avg Family Income
$20,321
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