Southwest Texas College

Uvalde, TX · Public · Associate degree-granting

Southwest Texas College is a public institution in Uvalde, Texas, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 3,306 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $35,563 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 32.1%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $6,200, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 5.74x. The average net price after financial aid is $7,372 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Practical Nursing, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, Machinist, and Heating & Air Conditioning.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)

$35,563

Graduation Rate

32.1%

Median Debt

$6,200

Average Net Price

$7,372

Earnings-to-Cost Ratio

2.41x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

5.74x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment

3,306

Admission Rate

Not reported

Average SAT

Not reported

Retention Rate

58.1%

Cost

In-State Tuition

$2,646

Out-of-State Tuition

$6,294

Pell Grant Rate

33.2%

Federal Loan Rate

2.3%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K

$6,668

Income $30K–$48K

$7,044

Income $48K–$75K

$8,976

Income $110K+

$13,554

Student Demographics

Women

56.1%

White

4.6%

Black

0.5%

Hispanic

91.2%

Asian

0.4%

Two or More Races

0.2%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)

36.0%

Accreditations

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)

Programs (23)

Associate (9)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences	$35,007	543
Registered Nursing	$77,089	39
Criminal Justice & Corrections	Not reported	26
Business	Not reported	25
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment	Not reported	16
Wildlife Management	Not reported	8
Human Development & Family Studies	Not reported	7
Business Administration & Management	$40,550	3
Business Operations	Not reported	3

Undergraduate Certificate (10)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Practical Nursing	$38,643	140
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair	$43,874	110
Machinist	$34,752	96
Heating & Air Conditioning	$34,179	47
Criminal Justice & Corrections	$52,808	32
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment	$34,591	24
Wildlife Management	Not reported	17
Construction Trades, General	Not reported	16
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	Not reported	11
Human Development & Family Studies	$22,811	11

Show 4 additional programs with limited data

Program	Level	Completers
Computer & Information Sciences	Associate	2
Engineering	Associate	2
Business Administration & Management	Undergraduate Certificate	2
Business Operations	Undergraduate Certificate	2