by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how South Plains College ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
At South Plains College, students can earn anything from certificates through the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 3,614 undergraduate (3,614 total)
Here are the majors that graduate the most students at South Plains College.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,807 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 485 |
| Precision Metal Working. | 124 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 122 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | 86 |
Among South Plains College programs with salary data, these majors lead on average graduate earnings.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $63,784 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $45,935 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | $37,602 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $34,051 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. | $31,785 |
The majors at South Plains College are organized below by area of study, with graduates, average salary, and specializations for each.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,807 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ General Studies. |
485 | $24,573 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
81 | $63,784 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Surgical Technology/Technologist. · Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. · Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. |
64 | $45,935 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. |
40 | $37,602 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. ↳ Pre-Nursing Studies. · Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies. · Pre-Pharmacy Studies. · Pre-Optometry Studies. · Pre-Physician Assistant. |
19 | NA |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Physical Therapy Assistant. |
11 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management. |
122 | $23,535 |
| Real Estate. | 18 | NA |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. |
15 | NA |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. ↳ Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. · Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor. |
86 | $14,762 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. ↳ Culinary Arts/Chef Training. |
57 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician. |
86 | $31,785 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General. |
38 | NA |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
19 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. |
124 | $30,915 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. · Criminal Justice/Police Science. |
55 | $34,051 |
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Science/Fire-fighting. |
40 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Commercial and Advertising Art. |
54 | NA |
| Music. ↳ Music Performance, General. · Music, General. |
34 | NA |
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Art/Art Studies, General. |
6 | NA |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. ↳ Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician. · Recording Arts Technology/Technician. |
56 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. ↳ Electrician. · Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General. |
51 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Development. · Child Care and Support Services Management. · Child Care Provider/Assistant. |
50 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 37 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Teacher Education, Multiple Levels. |
36 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal. |
20 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 16 | NA |
| Computer Science. | 3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General. |
14 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Business and Management. ↳ Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations. |
3 | NA |
| Agricultural Public Services. ↳ Agricultural Communication/Journalism. |
2 | NA |
| Animal Sciences. ↳ Animal Sciences, General. |
2 | NA |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs. ↳ Pre-Veterinary Studies. |
2 | NA |
| Agriculture, General. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
10 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work. | 8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. | 6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sociology. ↳ Sociology, General. |
4 | NA |
| Political Science and Government. ↳ Political Science and Government, General. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Journalism. ↳ Broadcast Journalism. · Photojournalism. |
2 | NA |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. ↳ Radio and Television. |
1 | NA |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. ↳ Public Relations/Image Management. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| History. ↳ History, General. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry. ↳ Chemistry, General. |
1 | NA |
| Physics. ↳ Physics, General. |
1 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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