South Texas College
Tuition, net price, admissions, graduation rate, and graduate salary · McAllen, Texas
Net price / year
$1,751
after grants & scholarships
lower than 99% of public 4-year colleges
Acceptance rate
Open admission
accepts most applicants
Graduation rate
27%
within 150% of normal time
lower than 86% of public 4-year colleges
Median earnings
$40,768
4 years after graduating
lower than 98% of public 4-year colleges
South Texas College at a glance
- What is the tuition at South Texas College?
- In-state undergraduate tuition and fees are $4,920 for the 2024-25 academic year, or $7,620 for out-of-state students.
- What is the cost of attendance at South Texas College?
- The average cost of attendance is $9,561 a year before financial aid (2023-24), counting tuition, books, housing and other living expenses.
- What is the net price at South Texas College?
- The average net price for in-state students is $1,751 a year after grants and scholarships (2023-24).
- What is the acceptance rate at South Texas College?
- This school has open admission: most applicants who meet basic requirements are accepted.
- What is the graduation rate at South Texas College?
- 27% of first-time, full-time students finish within 150% of normal time, or 6 years (entering classes through fall 2018).
- How much do graduates of South Texas College earn?
- The median graduate earns $40,768 four years after finishing, among graduates working and not enrolled (2024 dollars).
Key takeaways
- At $1,751 a year, the average net price is lower than 99% of public 4-year colleges.
- The earnings premium over a typical high-school graduate would cover the estimated net cost in about 1.2 years of work (not counting income forgone while studying).
- This school has open admission, so most applicants who meet basic requirements are accepted.
- Graduates earn a median $40,768 four years after finishing, less than 98% of public 4-year colleges.
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities is the largest field of study here, at 27% of the degrees and certificates awarded.
Tuition and cost of attendance at South Texas College
Average net price (in-state)
$1,751 per year
Cost of attendance minus average grants and scholarships, for first-time full-time students receiving federal aid.
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Estimated total net cost
$7,004
Net price × 4 years, at today's prices and assuming on-time completion. Your actual cost depends on your aid.
Net price by family income
Average yearly net price for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k $1,395
- $30–48k $1,651
- $48–75k $3,841
- $75–110k $5,274
- $110k+ —
Where the sticker price goes· Cost of attendance $9,561
- Tuition & fees$4,920
- Books & supplies$1,600
- Room & board$8,638
- Other expenses$2,472
- Tuition & fees (in-state)
- $4,920
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)
- $7,620
South Texas College acceptance rate and admissions
Open admission
The school admits most applicants who meet basic requirements.
Graduation rate and salary after graduating from South Texas College
Graduation rate
27%
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time.
Retention rate
59%
Full-time first-years who return the next fall.
Years of earnings premium to cover cost
1.2 years
Net cost ÷ (graduate earnings − high-school graduate earnings). Excludes income forgone while studying and assumes today's earnings. A rough guide, not a prediction.
Earnings vs debt
Of graduates working and not enrolled, in 2024 dollars.
Outcomes by student group
The Scorecard reports some outcomes separately for groups of students. A group is left out when it is too small to report. These are school-level figures and say nothing about any individual student.
Completion within 150% of normal time, by group
Share of students who entered in 2018 and completed within 150% of normal time (six years at a four-year college, three at a two-year college).
All students, same entering cohort: 27%
Group rates and the all-student rate come from the same 2018 entering cohort, so they can be compared directly. Groups at small colleges can rest on very few students. Data period: Entering cohort 2018 (IPEDS).
Earnings ten years after entry
All students who entered this college, whether or not they graduated, in 2022 dollars, ten years after entry.
Typical range: middle half of students
25th percentile $19,244 · median $36,788 · 75th percentile $57,873
Median by sex
This is not the same as the graduates' earnings shown above. It covers everyone who entered, including students who left without a degree, ten years after entry and in 2022 dollars. The graduates' figure covers only completers, four years after finishing, in 2024 dollars. Do not compare the two directly.
Data period: Students who entered in academic years 2009-10 and 2010-11 (pooled), earnings measured in 2020 and 2021, 2022 dollars (Treasury).
Programs and majors at South Texas College ranked by earnings
| Program | Earnings, 4 yrs after | Earnings over time | Compared with the U.S. median for this field | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Associate · Graduates: 271 | $88,029 | 1 yr$75,7334 yrs$88,0295 yrs$84,408 | U.S. median $80,813 U.S. middle half $61.1K–$103.8K · Above the U.S. median | — |
| Associate · Graduates: 42 | $63,940 | 4 yrs$63,9405 yrs$50,048 | U.S. median $72,916 U.S. middle half $52K–$88.6K · Below the U.S. median | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate · Graduates: 55 | $63,833 | 1 yr$68,7274 yrs$63,8335 yrs$68,598 | U.S. median $65,389 U.S. middle half $46.4K–$85K · Below the U.S. median | — |
| Precision Metal Working Associate · Graduates: 38 | $54,464 | 1 yr$33,1674 yrs$54,464 | U.S. median $56,451 U.S. middle half $40.2K–$73.7K · Below the U.S. median | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate · Graduates: 47 | $53,246 | 1 yr$30,3074 yrs$53,2465 yrs$46,601 | U.S. median $58,424 U.S. middle half $40.8K–$77.5K · Below the U.S. median | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General Bachelor's · Graduates: 45 | $46,438 | 1 yr$40,2884 yrs$46,4385 yrs$57,686 | U.S. median $92,374 U.S. middle half $64.2K–$128.2K · Below the U.S. median | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations Bachelor's · Graduates: 307 | $45,612 | 1 yr$31,9734 yrs$45,6125 yrs$45,869 | U.S. median $68,257 U.S. middle half $47.6K–$93.6K · Below the U.S. median | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General Associate · Graduates: 43 | $43,650 | 1 yr$26,7554 yrs$43,6505 yrs$37,259 | U.S. median $54,246 U.S. middle half $36K–$76.3K · Below the U.S. median | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services Bachelor's · Graduates: 65 | $42,423 | 1 yr$33,0634 yrs$42,4235 yrs$46,735 | U.S. median $58,716 U.S. middle half $41.9K–$80.4K · Below the U.S. median | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Associate · Graduates: 18 Small sample | $41,483 | 1 yr$22,8224 yrs$41,4835 yrs$29,167 | U.S. median $58,236 U.S. middle half $40.3K–$75.4K · Below the U.S. median | — |
Show all 27 programs
| Criminal Justice and Corrections Associate · Graduates: 374 | $39,235 | 1 yr$25,7384 yrs$39,2355 yrs$36,079 | U.S. median $46,706 U.S. middle half $31.5K–$63.7K · Below the U.S. median | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate · Graduates: 80 | $39,050 | 1 yr$32,0844 yrs$39,0505 yrs$34,414 | U.S. median $42,269 U.S. middle half $28.6K–$56K · Below the U.S. median | — |
| Communication and Media Studies Associate · Graduates: 20 Small sample | $37,778 | — | U.S. median $43,243 U.S. middle half $26.7K–$60.6K · Below the U.S. median | — |
| Associate · Graduates: 218 | $37,416 | 1 yr$24,7384 yrs$37,4165 yrs$34,698 | U.S. median $49,927 U.S. middle half $33.1K–$69.5K · Below the U.S. median | — |
| Associate · Graduates: 54 | $37,289 | 1 yr$28,7914 yrs$37,2895 yrs$34,637 | U.S. median $44,758 U.S. middle half $27.5K–$65.1K · Below the U.S. median | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness Associate · Graduates: 64 | $36,477 | 1 yr$22,6994 yrs$36,4775 yrs$43,059 | U.S. median $40,162 U.S. middle half $25.2K–$56.6K · Below the U.S. median | — |
| Social Work Associate · Graduates: 113 | $35,379 | 1 yr$18,3364 yrs$35,3795 yrs$37,160 | U.S. median $39,409 U.S. middle half $25.8K–$51.1K · Below the U.S. median | — |
| History Associate · Graduates: 16 Small sample | $32,363 | — | U.S. median $38,929 U.S. middle half $24.4K–$55K · Below the U.S. median | — |
| Computer Science Associate · Graduates: 30 | $31,376 | — | U.S. median $62,283 U.S. middle half $37.5K–$91.4K · Below the U.S. median | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Associate · Graduates: 408 | $31,083 | 1 yr$16,9024 yrs$31,0835 yrs$33,678 | U.S. median $37,656 U.S. middle half $24.8K–$49.8K · Below the U.S. median | — |
| Associate · Graduates: 131 | $30,857 | 1 yr$19,5524 yrs$30,8575 yrs$31,308 | U.S. median $39,288 U.S. middle half $24.8K–$53.2K · Below the U.S. median | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Associate · Graduates: 20 Small sample | $30,621 | 1 yr$19,9714 yrs$30,6215 yrs$22,217 | U.S. median $34,184 U.S. middle half $22.6K–$45.1K · Below the U.S. median | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Associate · Graduates: 272 | $29,990 | 1 yr$20,3664 yrs$29,9905 yrs$33,579 | U.S. median $44,125 U.S. middle half $28.9K–$61.6K · Below the U.S. median | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services Associate · Graduates: 18 Small sample | $29,889 | — | U.S. median $37,587 U.S. middle half $25.2K–$49.7K · Below the U.S. median | — |
| English Language and Literature, General Associate · Graduates: 20 Small sample | $29,167 | 4 yrs$29,1675 yrs$28,046 | U.S. median $36,134 U.S. middle half $21.9K–$50.7K · Below the U.S. median | — |
| Associate · Graduates: 23 Small sample | $23,961 | — | U.S. median $38,127 U.S. middle half $22.8K–$53.9K · Below the U.S. median | — |
| American Sign Language Associate · Graduates: 18 Small sample | $22,261 | — | U.S. median $37,886 U.S. middle half $23.7K–$50.8K · Below the U.S. median | — |
Earnings are for graduates working and not enrolled, 4 years after completing, in 2024 dollars.
The U.S. median and middle half (25th to 75th percentile) are for graduates of the same field and credential level at all colleges, 4 years after completing.
The 1-year, 4-year and 5-year figures come from different graduating cohorts and dollar years (1-year: AY2018-19 and AY2019-20 graduates, 2022 dollars; 4-year: AY2017-18 and AY2018-19 graduates, 2024 dollars; 5-year: AY2014-15 and AY2015-16 graduates, 2022 dollars), so read them as three separate measures, not a single career path.
Small samples are noisy: the Scorecard adds privacy noise to program figures and some rows are based on only a handful of graduates, so rows marked “small sample” can move a lot from year to year.
What students study
The largest fields among the degrees and certificates this college awarded, grouped by two-digit CIP code (the federal Classification of Instructional Programs). Fields under 1% are left out.
Share of degrees and certificates awarded, by field
A large share means many awards, not necessarily many students or higher earnings. Data period: Awards in academic year 2024-25 (IPEDS).
Who attends
A snapshot of the undergraduate student body as this college reported it to the federal government. Shares are shown as published; they can differ slightly from 100% because of rounding.
Race and ethnicity
- White 2.2%
- Black or African American 0.6%
- Hispanic or Latino 94.9%
- Asian 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0%
- Two or more races 0.2%
- U.S. nonresident 0.1%
- Race and ethnicity unknown 1.3%
Federal reporting categories. Students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents are counted as nonresident, and students who did not report are counted as unknown. Data period: Fall 2024 (IPEDS).
Gender
- Men 42.1%
- Women 57.9%
Federal reporting uses two categories. Data period: Fall 2024 (IPEDS).
Students aged 25 or older
17%
of undergraduates
Many adult students work or have families while enrolled. Data period: Fall 2023 (IPEDS).
Students and campus
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 15,856
- Part-time students
- 55%
- Receive Pell Grants
- 39%
- Receive federal loans
- 0%
- Students per faculty member
- 22 : 1
- Setting
- City
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Frequently asked questions
How much is tuition at South Texas College?
For the 2024-25 academic year, South Texas College reported undergraduate tuition and fees of $4,920 for in-state students and $7,620 for out-of-state students. These are published prices before grants and scholarships; what you pay depends on your aid.
What is the cost of attendance and net price at South Texas College?
The average cost of attendance at South Texas College is $9,561 a year (2023-24), counting tuition, books, housing and other living expenses. After grants and scholarships, the average net price is $1,751 a year. That is lower than 99% of public 4-year colleges.
How much financial aid do students at South Texas College get?
39% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. 0% receive federal loans.
What is the acceptance rate at South Texas College?
South Texas College has open admission: it accepts most applicants who meet basic requirements.
What are the graduation rate and retention rate at South Texas College?
27% of first-time, full-time students at South Texas College finish within 150% of normal time. 59% of full-time first-years return the next fall.
How much do South Texas College graduates earn after graduation?
The median graduate earns $40,768 four years after finishing, among graduates working and not enrolled in further study (2024 dollars). One year after finishing, the median is $28,878.
Is South Texas College worth it?
There is no single answer: it depends on your major, your aid and whether you finish. For South Texas College, the data shows this. The earnings premium over a typical high-school graduate would cover the estimated net cost in about 1.2 years of work. 27% of first-time, full-time students finish within 150% of normal time. These are averages, not predictions, and they do not count income forgone while studying.
Which programs at South Texas College lead to the highest earnings?
Among programs with reported data, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($88,029) and Engineering, General ($63,940) lead to the highest median earnings four years after completing.
Sources and data periods
All figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Periods differ by measure:
- Average net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Acceptance rate: Fall 2024, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation rate: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25 pooled with previous years (# of total pooled years found in POOLYRS)
- Median earnings: Treasury AY2017-18, AY2018-19 pooled cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars
- Median graduate debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
Some figures are blank because the school did not report them or the group was too small to publish. How we calculate things