Southwest University at El Paso
El Paso, Texas · Private, for-profit · 2,073 undergraduates
Of 11 programs with reported earnings, 8 leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 7 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $16,569 |
| $30k to $48k | $20,912 |
| All families (average) | $16,906 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $33,726 | -$1,083 | falls short | $17,367 | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $59,097 | +$24,288 | clears the bar | $41,654 | 1.7 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's Degree | $33,666 | -$1,143 | falls short | $20,000 | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $40,705 | +$5,896 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 3.4 yrs |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $36,823 | +$2,014 | clears the bar | $24,750 | 12.3 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $35,818 | +$1,009 | clears the bar | $19,998 | 19.8 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $74,637 | +$39,828 | clears the bar | $32,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $28,664 | -$6,145 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $86,015 | +$51,206 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $39,459 | +$4,650 | clears the bar | $47,083 | 10.1 yrs |
| Public Health | Bachelor's Degree | $40,984 | +$6,175 | clears the bar | $48,996 | 7.9 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 82% of students receive Pell grants · 59% 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.