South Texas College
McAllen, Texas · Public · 15,856 undergraduates
Of 43 programs with reported earnings, 25 leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 18 fall short. Another 32 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $1,395 |
| $30k to $48k | $1,651 |
| $48k to $75k | $3,841 |
| $75k to $110k | $5,274 |
| All families (average) | $1,751 |
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 | $29,990 | -$4,819 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $39,235 | +$4,426 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,926 | +$11,117 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate's Degree | $31,083 | -$3,726 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $45,612 | +$10,803 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $88,029 | +$53,220 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $37,416 | +$2,607 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $55,675 | +$20,866 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Associate's Degree | $30,857 | -$3,952 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Biology, General | Associate's Degree | $37,289 | +$2,480 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $54,273 | +$19,464 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Social Work | Associate's Degree | $35,379 | +$570 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $46,438 | +$11,629 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $20,496 | -$14,313 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $41,670 | +$6,861 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 43 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 39% of students receive Pell grants · 27% 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.