At a glance
Average net price
$1,751
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
27.3%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
15,856
In-state tuition
$4,920
Out-of-state tuition
$7,620
Cost of attendance
$9,561
Median earnings (10y)
$36,788
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 58.5%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
26 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (27%), trades & services (24%), stem (15%).
- STEM15%
- Health13%
- Business11%
- Humanities & arts27%
- Social sciences9%
- Trades & services24%
- Liberal arts24.8%~3,929 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Health professions13.3%~2,106 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business11.5%~1,820 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~1,438 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science7.4%~1,167 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~893 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~699 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Education3.8%~607 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering tech3.4%~541 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~428 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~376 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology1.8%~282 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~274 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~220 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~200 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~166 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering0.8%~124 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~116 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~92 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.5%~75 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences0.5%~75 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English0.4%~67 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Legal0.3%~46 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication0.3%~43 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~35 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.2%~35 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 2,705 | $22,915 | $7,500 |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 697 | $29,996 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 644 | $22,514 | $6,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Associate's | 570 | $16,637 | $5,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 565 | $28,577 | $5,449 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Associate's | 531 | $22,483 | $5,421 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 468 | $62,552 | $10,000 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 426 | $27,764 | $6,507 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 314 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Associate's | 274 | $17,440 | $7,743 |
| Biology, General. | Associate's | 262 | — | $6,602 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 193 | $34,713 | $10,033 |
| Social Work. | Associate's | 192 | $17,954 | $6,227 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 171 | $35,074 | $6,967 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 163 | $25,741 | $5,500 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 149 | $13,736 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 147 | $23,362 | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Undergraduate certificate | 135 | $30,439 | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Undergraduate certificate | 127 | $22,626 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 118 | $50,038 | $5,062 |
| Engineering, General. | Associate's | 114 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Associate's | 111 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Associate's | 108 | $19,120 | $4,500 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 104 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 99 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate's | 94 | $25,439 | $10,378 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 83 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Associate's | 79 | $45,483 | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 77 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 76 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 70 | $34,303 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Associate's | 69 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Undergraduate certificate | 65 | $47,262 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Associate's | 63 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 56 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Associate's | 55 | — | — |
| Fire Protection. | Undergraduate certificate | 53 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Associate's | 52 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Associate's | 52 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Associate's | 40 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About South Texas College
South Texas College is a very large institution located in McAllen, Texas, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 15,856 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Health professions, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at South Texas College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $1,751 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $4,920 for in-state students and $7,620 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $9,561 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 27.3%, a below-average completion outcome. 58.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $36,788 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
South Texas College confers degrees and certificates across 26 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Health professions, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (27% of credentials), trades & services (24% of credentials), stem (15% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in McAllen, Texas (city), South Texas College draws students from across Texas and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about South Texas College
Q.How much does South Texas College cost?
The average net price at South Texas College is $1,751 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $9,561.
Q.What is the graduation rate at South Texas College?
South Texas College has a 6-year graduation rate of 27.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do South Texas College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median South Texas College graduate earns $36,788 per year.
Q.What is tuition at South Texas College?
Published tuition is $4,920 in-state and $7,620 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is South Texas College located?
South Texas College is located in McAllen, Texas (ZIP 78501).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with South Texas College at their official website.