Southwest College for the Deaf
Big Spring, Texas · Public · 47 undergraduates
All 3 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 17 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $900 |
| $30k to $48k | $2,153 |
| $48k to $75k | $5,307 |
| $75k to $110k | $7,701 |
| All families (average) | $2,458 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $45,139 | +$10,330 | clears the bar | $7,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $45,025 | +$10,216 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $50,103 | +$15,294 | clears the bar | $7,700 | 0.5 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 74% of students receive Pell grants · 40% 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.