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Texas Southmost College merged with the University of Texas-Pan American at Brownsville in 1991 to form the University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College (UTS/TSC). It has a sprawling 524 acre campus in Brownsville, Texas and is now a public four year university. The Texas Southmost College was established in 1926 as The Junior College of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. UTB/TSC offers certificates, associate's degrees, and bachelor's degrees. The schools and colleges under UTB/TCS are as follows:
At UTC/TSC, men and women can participate in soccer and golf. Baseball is usually played by the men while women play volleyball. Along with other financial aid services, the institution has its own competitive scholarship program known as the UTB/TSC University Scorpion Scholars (USS) Program.
Texas Southmost College is located in a medium-sized city, in Brownsville, TX. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Texas Southmost College top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study family and social work.
Texas Southmost College maintains an open-admission policy.
More complete details are provided below.
Texas Southmost College
80 Fort Brown
Brownsville, TX 78520
General Phone: (956) 882-8200
http://www.utb.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 454 | general studies, interdisciplinary studies, Spanish language |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 151 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Family and Social Work | 131 | social work, child care provider |
| Business and Management | 100 | business, accounting, international marketing, accounting technology |
| Mechanics and Repair | 74 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair |
| Medical Support and Technology | 43 | respiratory care tech, radiographer, sonography and ultrasound tech, medical lab tech |
| Construction Trades | 40 | construction manager |
| Engineering Technician | 40 | drafting, industrial tech |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 36 | criminal justice and safety |
| Office and Administration | 30 | general office occupations |
| Medical Administration | 19 | medical secretary |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 13 | computer and info science |
| Law | 8 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Production Trades | 0 | machine shop assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Texas Southmost College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 866 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 275 | 15 |
Texas Southmost College offers campus housing for 234 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Brownsville, 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 | $ 4,664 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,970 |
| Room and board | $ 5,504 |
| Room charge | $ 2,520 |
| Books and supplies | $ 615 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,100 |
Financial Aid:
Texas Southmost College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 364300)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business/Commerce, General
International Marketing
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Social Work
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Spanish Language and Literature
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Texas Southmost College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study Offers campus housing
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