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McAllen, Texas 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 education and teaching.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has 16,233 enrolled students (as of 2005). South Texas College has a large minority student population.
The school 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
Admissions Phone: (956) 872-8323
Financial Aid Phone: (956) 872-6463
http://www.southtexascollege.edu
South Texas College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 364 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, middle school teaching |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 318 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, nursing assistant |
| Business And Management | 210 | business |
| Liberal Arts | 184 | general studies, social services, foreign language and literature, political science, history, English |
| Family And Social Work | 113 | child development, child care provider, social work, public administration |
| Engineering Technician | 112 | electronics tech, drafting |
| Mechanics And Repair | 72 | HVAC, diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 71 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 69 | computer and info science, computer science |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 59 | pharmacy tech, medical assistant, radiographyer, medical coding |
| Science | 41 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Office And Administration | 30 | administrative assistant, office data entry |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 17 | occupational therapist assistant, health and physical education |
| Medical Adminstration | 14 | medical records tech, medical transcription |
| Law | 13 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Engineering | 12 | engineering |
| Therapy And Counseling | 10 | physical therapist assistant |
| Fine Arts | 7 | fine arts |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 5 | chef training |
| Production Trades | 4 | tool and die tech |
| Hospitality | 2 | hotel management, tourism and travel |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for South Texas College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,232 | 44 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 481 | 19 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 24 | 3 |
In 2005, South Texas College had a total enrollment of 16,233 students (10,249 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 4% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 93% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 18% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (956) 872-8323
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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (956) 872-6463
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 7 | $51,206 | 24 | $52,185 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $51,206 | 24 | $52,185 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 209 | $39,514 | 134 | $38,694 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 209 | $39,514 | 134 | $38,694 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | short term | 2 | * | 3 | $34,481 |
| All faculty total | short term | 2 | * | 3 | $34,481 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
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
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
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
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 ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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 4% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Has ROTC (army)
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