South Plains College
Levelland, Texas · Public · 6,005 undergraduates
Of 12 programs with reported earnings, 11 leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 68 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $5,394 |
| $30k to $48k | $5,369 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,721 |
| $75k to $110k | $12,059 |
| $110k and up | $13,314 |
| All families (average) | $6,791 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $36,034 | +$1,225 | clears the bar | $14,457 | 11.8 yrs |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $27,197 | -$7,612 | falls short | $9,999 | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $47,136 | +$12,327 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $84,836 | +$50,027 | clears the bar | $17,153 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $54,986 | +$20,177 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,604 | +$17,795 | clears the bar | $10,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $47,623 | +$12,814 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $61,018 | +$26,209 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $46,129 | +$11,320 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate's Degree | $50,149 | +$15,340 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $49,987 | +$15,178 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Associate's Degree | $38,888 | +$4,079 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 38% of students receive Pell grants · 29% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.