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South Texas College was established in 1993 as a public community college in McAllen, Texas. The college awards a number of bachelors and associates degrees in applied technology, applied science, and arts and science. There are over 15,000 students enrolled at this college, and more than 1,500 faculty and staff members. South Texas College has 5 separate campuses:
South Texas College also offers dual enrollment opportunities whereby high school students can simultaneously undergo college courses. There are also several business and industry training, and continuing and professional education programs on offer.
The college has an Intramural Sports & Wellness Program which provides students with the opportunity to participate in various recreational sports and activities.
McAllen, TX is home to South Texas College. McAllen is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at South Texas College go up to the Bachelor's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in family and social work.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume the school has broad appeal.
South Texas College has 19,827 enrolled students (as of 2007). The school has a large minority student population.
South Texas College is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
South Texas College
3201 W Pecan
McAllen, TX 78502-9701
General Phone: (956) 872-8311
http://www.southtexascollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 602 | interdisciplinary studies, general studies, social services, foreign language and literature, history, English, political science |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 320 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, nursing assistant |
| Business And Management | 222 | business, business management |
| Family And Social Work | 144 | child development, child care provider, social work, public administration |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 88 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 88 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Engineering Technician | 77 | computer engineering tech, drafting, computer systems tech, electronics tech |
| Medical Support And Technology | 65 | medical coding, medical assistant, radiographer, pharmacy tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 64 | computer and info science, computer science |
| Mechanics And Repair | 53 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics |
| Office And Administration | 26 | administrative assistant, office data entry |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 24 | occupational therapist assistant, health and physical education |
| Fine Arts | 17 | fine arts |
| Mathematics | 15 | mathematics |
| Engineering | 14 | engineering |
| Medical Administration | 12 | medical records tech, medical transcription |
| Production Trades | 11 | tool and die tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 10 | physical therapist assistant |
| Law | 9 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 5 | chef training |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | philosophy |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Hospitality | 0 | tourism and travel, hotel management |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, middle school teaching, education, kindergarten/preschool teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for South Texas College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,367 | 47 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 449 | 23 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 44 | 2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 9 | 1 |
In 2007, South Texas College had a total enrollment of 19,827 students (12,192 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 4% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 93% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 23% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of McAllen, 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 | $ 1,996 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,018 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
South Texas College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3103400)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 248 | 186 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 6 | $60,195 | 32 | $61,153 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $60,195 | 32 | $61,153 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 240 | $46,441 | 152 | $46,445 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 240 | $46,441 | 152 | $46,445 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Development
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PRODUCTION TRADES
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets South Texas College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Has ROTC (army)
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