McAllen, TX · Public

South Texas College

About this college

South Texas College is a public institution in McAllen, TX. College In 2 focuses on its certificate and associate-degree pathways so students can compare the cost and earnings of shorter routes into a career or further education.

Who it serves

Students exploring career-focused certificates and two-year degrees, including people comparing affordable local pathways, career changes, and options that can lead directly to work or continued study.

Student support On-campus Child Care
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Programs with graduate earnings 8 Certificate and associate pathways shown below
Average net price / year $1,751 Use the family-income table below for a more relevant estimate
Program value Rated by program Compare earnings with estimated total cost
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Programs & graduate outcomes

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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Associate's Degree Potentially fully covered by maximum Pell
2-year degree
Value Rating Outstanding Value 17.9× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $62,552
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $84,408
Est. total cost $3,502 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: High Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Associate's Degree Potentially fully covered by maximum Pell
2-year degree
Value Rating Outstanding Value 14.3× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $50,038
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $68,598
Est. total cost $3,502 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate

Precision Metal Working.

Associate's Degree Potentially fully covered by maximum Pell
2-year degree
Value Rating Outstanding Value 13.0× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $45,483
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost $3,502 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school N/A
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: High Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Low Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Low
Varies
Value Rating N/AValue not rated
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $34,713
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $42,217
Est. total cost N/A Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.

Associate's Degree Potentially fully covered by maximum Pell
2-year degree
Value Rating Outstanding Value 9.8× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $34,303
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $46,601
Est. total cost $3,502 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school N/A
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: High Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Moderate Outdoors: Moderate Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Low

Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Varies
Value Rating N/AValue not rated
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $30,439
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $30,828
Est. total cost N/A Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school High
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: High Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Low

Precision Metal Working.

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Varies
Value Rating N/AValue not rated
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $29,996
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $42,369
Est. total cost N/A Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school N/A
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: High Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Low Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Low

Biology, General.

Associate's Degree Potentially fully covered by maximum Pell
2-year degree
Value Rating Outstanding Value 8.2× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $28,791
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $34,637
Est. total cost $3,502 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: High Customer Interaction: Moderate Outdoors: Moderate Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate
Affordability

What does this cost for a family like mine?

Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0–$30,000$1,395
$30,001–$48,000$1,651
$48,001–$75,000$3,841
$75,001–$110,000$5,274
$110,001+N/A

How the fit ratings work

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