South Texas College

https://www.southtexascollege.edu

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,310

10% growth from 2018

2019 Average Net Price

$1,337

After Financial Aid

2019 Enrolled Students

33,054

33.5% Full-Time

About

South Texas College is a higher education institution located in Hidalgo County, TX. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at South Texas College were General Business Administration & Management (253 degrees awarded), Health Care Administration & Management (59 degrees), and General Computer & Information Sciences (46 degrees).

In 2019, 6,531 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South Texas College. 56.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (5,804 degrees), 44 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (132 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at South Texas College is $2,310, which is $−10,179 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,489).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at South Texas College is $2,310, which is $−10,179 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,489).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $1,337.

In 2019, 41% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while N/A% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$2,310

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at South Texas College was $2,310. The cost of tuition at South Texas College is $−10,179 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,489).

This chart compares the tuition costs of South Texas College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$1,337

2019 Value

17%

1 Year Growth

In 2019 South Texas College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $1,337. Between 2018 and 2019, the average net price of South Texas College grew by 17%.

This chart compares the average net price of South Texas College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$5,974

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at South Texas College was of $5,974 in 2019. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of room and board increased by 2.51% between 2018 and 2019. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at South Texas College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

41%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

N/A%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

41% of undergraduate students at South Texas College received grants or loans in 2019. This represents a decline of 8.89% with respect to 2018, when 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at South Texas College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

South Texas College has a total enrollment of 33,054 students. The full-time enrollment at South Texas College is 11,080 students and the part-time enrollment is 21,974. This means that 33.5% of students enrolled at South Texas College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South Texas College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 95.1% Hispanic or Latino, 2.3% White, 0.744% Asian, 0.381% Black or African American, 0.172% Two or More Races, 0.0575% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0121% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at South Texas College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (54.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (40.1%) and White Male (1.16%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

33.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South Texas College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 33,054 students. The full-time enrollment at South Texas College is 11,080 and the part-time enrollment is 21,974. This means that 33.5% of students enrolled at South Texas College are enrolled full-time compared with 44.4% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at South Texas College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

64%

2019 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at South Texas College was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (63%), South Texas College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at South Texas College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
31,439
White
759
Asian
246

The enrolled student population at South Texas College is 95.1% Hispanic or Latino, 2.3% White, 0.744% Asian, 0.381% Black or African American, 0.172% Two or More Races, 0.0575% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0121% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 44% White, 26% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 401 students (1.21%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2019, 847 more women than men received degrees from South Texas College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at South Texas College is hispanic or latino (5,804 degrees awarded). There were 44 times more hispanic or latino graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (132 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at South Texas College is General Business Administration & Management (253 degrees awarded), followed by Health Care Administration & Management (59 degrees) and General Computer & Information Sciences (46 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at South Texas College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (432 degrees awarded), Protective Services (475 degrees), and Construction (100 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Texas College are Police officers (135,068 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (99,246 people), Other managers (77,669 people), Social workers, all other (45,614 people), and Construction managers (43,886 people).

The most specialized majors at South Texas College are Precision Production (432 degrees awarded), Protective Services (475 degrees), Construction (100 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,450 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (244 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Dentists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Texas College are Dentists, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Chief executives & legislators, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Texas College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (330,184 people), Elementary & secondary schools (225,659 people), Construction (113,467 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (65,347 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (64,487 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by South Texas College.

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
253 degree-majorss awarded
Health Care Administration & Management
59 degree-majorss awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
46 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common bachelors degree concentration at South Texas College was General Business Administration & Management with 253 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at South Texas College according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

2,842

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

3,689

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 2,842 degrees were awarded to men at South Texas College, which is 0.77 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,689).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at South Texas College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2019, 383 degrees were awarded to men at South Texas College in General Studies, which is 0.454 times less than the 843 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2019, 843 degrees were awarded to women at South Texas College in General Studies, which is 2.2 times more than the 383 male recipients with that same degree.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

N/A

Highest Graduation Rate (N/A%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at South Texas College is N/A and N/A (N/A% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (69.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, N/A% of graduates (N/A students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
5,804 degrees awarded
White
132 degrees awarded
Unknown
63 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South Texas College is hispanic or latino (5,804 degrees awarded). There were 44 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (132 degrees).

0.965% of degree recipients (63 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

Hispanic or Latino Female
3,283 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
2,521 degrees awarded
White Male
72 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at South Texas College is hispanic or latino female (3,283 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (2,521 degrees).

Operations

South Texas College has an endowment valued at nearly $340k, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $5.57M (1.64k%), compared to the 3.05% average return ($330k on $10.8M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2019, South Texas College had a total salary expenditure of $237M. South Texas College employs 442 Instructors, 93 Lecturers, and 43 Assistant professors. Most academics at South Texas College are Male Instructors (249), Female Instructors(193), and Male Lecturers (68).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Texas College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 226 employees, Management, with 165 employees, and Service with 157 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$340k

2019 Endowment

0.00825%

growth from 2018

South Texas College has an endowment valued at about $340k, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The endowment of South Texas College grew 0.00825% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $10.5M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at South Texas College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Associates Dominant Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$4.66M - Federal
$4.7M - State
$8.16M - Local

As of 2019, South Texas College received $4.66M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $4.7M from state grants and contracts, and $8.16M from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$92.3M

2019 Salaries

4.28%

growth from 2018

In 2019, South Texas College paid a median of $92.3M in salaries, which represents 39% of their overall expenditure ($237M) and a 4.28% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.06% growth from 2017 and a 6.56% growth from 2016.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 9.89M (32.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$37.5M

Instructional Salaries

619

Number of Employees

In 2019, South Texas College paid a total of $37.5M to 619 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $2.99M (30.3%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

442 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

226 Employees

In 2019, the most common positions for instructional staff at South Texas College were Instructor with 442 employees; Lecturer with 93 employees; and Lecturer with 43 employees.

In 2019, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Texas College were Office and Administrative Support with 226 employees; Management with 165 employees; and Service with 157 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Male Instructor
Female Instructor
Male Lecturer

In 2019, the most common demographic for instructional staff at South Texas College was Male Instructor with 249 employees, Female Instructor with 193 employees, and Male Lecturer with 68 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at South Texas College.

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