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South Plains College, or SPC, is a two year community college located in Levelland, Texas. It operates satellite branches in Plainview and at the Reese Technology Center. It also offers distance education, through centers located in Muleshoe, Littlefield, and Denver City. South Plains College offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in several fields of study. It enrolls more than 9,000 students each semester.
Some of the notable alumni of South Plains College are country singers Waylon Jennings, Natalie Maines, and Lee Ann Womack; championship runner for the Texas Tech Red Raiders, Sally Kipyego; and NBA players Renaldo Major and Bo Outlaw.
The sports teams of South Plains College are known as the Texans. They are members of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).
Students attend South Plains College in Levelland, TX, a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. South Plains College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in music and mechanics and repair.
Applicants to South Plains College appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. South Plains College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 6,602 students at the school (as of 2007-2008).
South Plains College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
South Plains College
1401 S. College Ave
Levelland, TX 79336
http://www.southplainscollege.edu/website/home.php3
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 299 | general studies, history |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 202 | licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, registered nursing |
| Mechanics and Repair | 87 | diesel mechanics, autobody repair, electrical installation and repair, automobile mechanics, HVAC |
| Music | 59 | music performance |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 50 | cosmetology |
| Production Trades | 44 | welding, machinist |
| Medical Support and Technology | 43 | surgical tech, respiratory care tech, radiation therapist |
| Business and Management | 40 | business, accounting technology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 39 | criminal justice and administration, fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, fire protection tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 27 | computer and info science |
| Family and Social Work | 26 | child care management |
| Education and Teaching | 21 | special ed, physical education teaching |
| Engineering Technician | 16 | engineering technology, electronics tech, drafting |
| Office and Administration | 14 | executive secretary, administrative assistant |
| Construction Trades | 14 | power transmission |
| Medical Administration | 10 | medical records tech, medical secretary |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 6 | real estate |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 5 | cinematography, commercial art |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 4 | vocational counseling |
| Therapy and Counseling | 1 | psychology |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 1 | wildlife management |
| Science | 1 | biology |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 1 | agricultural management |
| Law | 0 | legal assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for South Plains College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 570 | 39 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 423 | 23 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 15 | 1 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 2 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, South Plains College had a total enrollment of 6,602 students (6,480 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 27% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 84% |
| New Mexico | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 71 % |
South Plains College offers campus housing for 560 of its 6,480 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Levelland, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,922 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,306 |
| Room and board | $ 3,100 |
| Books and supplies | $ 975 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
South Plains College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 361100)
South Plains College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 8 | $32,586 | 19 | $42,179 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $36,976 | 21 | $44,394 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 21 | $57,785 | 18 | $55,699 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 23 | $48,352 | 18 | $49,084 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 43 | $43,683 | 50 | $43,460 |
| Instructor | academic year | 39 | $36,606 | 28 | $38,222 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 126 | $44,695 | 114 | $44,994 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 72 | 51 | 123 |
| Track | 33 | 24 | 57 |
| Basketball | 20 | 17 | 37 |
| All Other Sports | 19 | 10 | 29 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
History, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets South Plains College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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