Texas Southmost College
Brownsville, Texas · Public · 3,372 undergraduates
Of 10 programs with reported earnings, 8 leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 26 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $1,696 |
| $30k to $48k | $3,295 |
| $48k to $75k | $6,051 |
| $75k to $110k | $10,002 |
| $110k and up | $10,999 |
| All families (average) | $3,085 |
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 | $39,191 | +$4,382 | clears the bar | $9,000 | 2.1 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $41,284 | +$6,475 | clears the bar | $8,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate's Degree | $27,445 | -$7,364 | falls short | $7,000 | n/a |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $41,614 | +$6,805 | clears the bar | $10,179 | 1.5 yrs |
| Social Work | Associate's Degree | $44,990 | +$10,181 | clears the bar | $10,250 | 1 yr |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $66,687 | +$31,878 | clears the bar | $11,125 | 0.3 yrs |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,832 | +$18,023 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $64,787 | +$29,978 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $37,743 | +$2,934 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $26,009 | -$8,800 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 28% 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.