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Texas Southmost College

Texas Southmost College

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:

  • College of Applied Technology and General Studies
  • College of Education
  • College of Liberal Arts
  • College of Science, Mathematics, and Technology
  • School of Business
  • School of Health Sciences

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.

Overview of Texas Southmost College

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.

Areas of Study

Students at the school often study family and social work.

Texas Southmost College Selectivity

Texas Southmost College maintains an open-admission policy.

Student Body

The school offers classes to 12,395 students (7,520 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

Many students live in housing on or near campus.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Texas Southmost College

Texas Southmost College
80 Fort Brown
Brownsville, TX 78520
General Phone: (956) 882-8200
http://www.utb.edu

Texas Southmost College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts409general studies, Spanish language, interdisciplinary studies
Nursing And Emergency Medicine182registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Family And Social Work156social work, child care provider
Business And Management108business, accounting technology, international marketing, accounting
Medical Support And Technology52respiratory care tech, radiographer, medical lab tech, sonography and ultrasound tech
Mechanics And Repair42HVAC, automobile mechanics, autobody repair, diesel mechanics
Construction Trades39construction manager
Security And Law Enforcement36criminal justice and safety
Medical Administration33medical secretary
Engineering Technician32drafting, industrial tech
Office And Administration32general office occupations
Law12legal assistant, legal secretary
Computer Science And Engineering12computer and info science
Art Studies8art studies
Production Trades5machine shop assistant
Music2music

Number of programs and degrees for Texas Southmost College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree90224
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years25816

Student Body

In 2007, Texas Southmost College had a total enrollment of 12,395 students (7,520 full-time equivalent).

Texas Southmost College Room and Board (2007)

Texas Southmost College offers campus housing for 234 of its 7,520 (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.

Texas Southmost College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 3,811
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 11,373
Room and board$ 5,377
Room charge$ 2,520
Books and supplies$ 601
Other expenses$ 4,006

Financial Aid:
Texas Southmost College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 364300)

Texas Southmost College Degree Programs (2007)

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
Diesel 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

MUSIC
Music, General

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

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

Texas Southmost College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Texas Southmost College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Texas Southmost College Number of students
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Texas Southmost College % of degrees in family and social work
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Texas Southmost College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 9%Texas Southmost College % of degrees in medical adminstration
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 10%Texas Southmost College % of degrees in construction trades
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 12%Texas Southmost College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 13%Texas Southmost College % of degrees in office and administration
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 16%Texas Southmost College Number of degree programs
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Texas Southmost College Dorm rooms per full-time student
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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