by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how South Texas College ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
At South Texas College, students can earn anything from certificates through the bachelor’s degree.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 11,792 undergraduate (11,792 total)
The most popular majors at South Texas College, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 5,896 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1,461 |
| Precision Metal Working. | 535 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 345 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | 300 |
The following majors at South Texas College have the strongest reported average salaries.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $62,552 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $41,452 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $35,074 |
| Precision Metal Working. | $31,241 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | $30,439 |
Explore the full list of majors at South Texas College, sorted by study area.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 5,896 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ General Studies. · Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. |
1,461 | $22,915 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
238 | $62,552 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. · Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. |
192 | $27,764 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. · Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. · Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician. |
141 | $41,452 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Health/Health Care Administration/Management. · Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician. · Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder. |
111 | $26,121 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Medical/Clinical Assistant. · Physical Therapy Assistant. · Occupational Therapist Assistant. · Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. |
92 | $25,439 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. ↳ Pre-Pharmacy Studies. |
9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | 300 | $22,483 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. |
298 | $28,577 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. ↳ Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. |
48 | NA |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General. |
31 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. · Tool and Die Technology/Technician. |
535 | $31,241 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 345 | $35,074 |
| Computer Science. | 78 | NA |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. |
11 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. · Criminal Justice/Police Science. |
288 | $24,490 |
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Science/Fire-fighting. |
44 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician. |
167 | $25,721 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
93 | $22,626 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Early Childhood Education and Teaching. · Secondary Education and Teaching. · Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching. |
226 | $16,637 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General. |
90 | NA |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician. · Computer Engineering Technology/Technician. |
72 | NA |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | 33 | NA |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Surveying Technology/Surveying. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
159 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. ↳ Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General. |
140 | $30,439 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 105 | $17,440 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Development. · Child Care Provider/Assistant. · Early Childhood and Family Studies. |
102 | $13,736 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. ↳ Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef. · Culinary Arts/Chef Training. |
67 | NA |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. ↳ Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. |
15 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work. | 69 | $17,954 |
| Public Administration. | 5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Fine/Studio Arts, General. |
21 | NA |
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Graphic Design. |
20 | NA |
| Music. ↳ Music, General. |
11 | NA |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. ↳ Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. |
8 | NA |
| Dance. ↳ Dance, General. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. | 46 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General. · Physical Fitness Technician. |
43 | $19,120 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| American Sign Language. ↳ Sign Language Interpretation and Translation. |
23 | NA |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. ↳ Foreign Languages and Literatures, General. |
11 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General. |
28 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General. | 14 | NA |
| Political Science and Government. ↳ Political Science and Government, General. |
8 | NA |
| Anthropology. ↳ Anthropology, General. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 25 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal. · Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary. |
17 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication, General. ↳ Speech Communication and Rhetoric. |
16 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry. ↳ Chemistry, General. |
9 | NA |
| Physics. ↳ Physics, General. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| History. ↳ History, General. |
13 | 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.
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