Southwest Texas College
Uvalde, Texas · Public · 3,306 undergraduates
Of 10 programs with reported earnings, 6 leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 4 fall short. Another 19 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,668 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,044 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,976 |
| $75k to $110k | $11,052 |
| $110k and up | $13,554 |
| All families (average) | $7,372 |
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 | $35,007 | +$198 | clears the bar | $6,500 | 32.8 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $38,643 | +$3,834 | clears the bar | $9,000 | 2.3 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $34,752 | -$57 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,808 | +$17,999 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $43,874 | +$9,065 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $34,179 | -$630 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $77,089 | +$42,280 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $34,591 | -$218 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $22,811 | -$11,998 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $40,550 | +$5,741 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 33% of students receive Pell grants · 30% 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.