by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at South Texas College. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. At its best it places at #1 out of 76 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
Here is each degree level granted in health professions at South Texas College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 97 |
| Associate’s | 354 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 185 |
| Certificate | 147 |
During the most recent reporting year, South Texas College handed out 97 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
South Texas College is among the very best schools in the country for health professions at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 120 schools by College Factual.
Health Professions majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from South Texas College earn a median of $50,061 a year. This is higher than $33,336, the median for all majors at South Texas College.
To complete a bachelor’s at South Texas College, health professions graduates take on a median debt of $7,987 in student loans. This is above $6,823, the typical median for all majors at South Texas College.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,610 | $7,620 |
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Among recent graduates, 20% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at South Texas College are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 95% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Texas College with a bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 92 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
South Texas College granted 70 bachelor’s degrees in health/health care administration/management in the most recent reporting year — 79% to women and 21% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (97%).
South Texas College conferred 27 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (89%).
During the most recent reporting year, South Texas College awarded 354 associate’s degrees in health professions.
South Texas College is among the very best schools in the country for health professions at the associate’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 76 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of health professions associate’s degree graduates at South Texas College are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 95% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Texas College with a associate’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 335 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
South Texas College conferred 211 associate’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 72% to women and 28% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (94%).
South Texas College awarded 21 associate’s completions in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (95%).
South Texas College awarded 18 associate’s degrees in medical/clinical assistant in the latest year of data — 89% to women and 11% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (100%).
South Texas College conferred 17 associate’s completions in radiologic technology/science - radiographer recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (94%).
South Texas College awarded 17 associate’s completions in health information/medical records technology/technician in the most recent reporting year — 76% to women and 24% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (88%).
South Texas College conferred 15 associate’s degrees in physical therapy assistant in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (93%).
South Texas College awarded 15 associate’s completions in respiratory care therapy/therapist in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (87%).
South Texas College awarded 14 associate’s completions in occupational therapist assistant in the most recent reporting year — 79% to women and 21% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (100%).
South Texas College granted 9 associate’s completions in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician in the latest year of data — 89% to women and 11% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (100%).
South Texas College awarded 9 associate’s completions in pre-pharmacy studies in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (100%).
South Texas College granted 8 associate’s degrees in pharmacy technician/assistant recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, South Texas College conferred 185 undergraduate certificate degrees in health professions.
South Texas College is not currently ranked for health professions at the undergraduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 19% of health professions undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of health professions undergraduate certificate degree graduates at South Texas College are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 96% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Texas College with a undergraduate certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 178 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
South Texas College conferred 149 undergraduate certificate completions in licensed practical/vocational nurse training in the latest year of data — 83% to women and 17% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (96%).
South Texas College conferred 15 undergraduate certificate degrees in medical/clinical assistant in the most recent reporting year — 87% to women and 13% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (100%).
South Texas College awarded 12 undergraduate certificate degrees in medical insurance coding specialist/coder recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (92%).
South Texas College awarded 8 undergraduate certificate completions in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) recently — 25% to women and 75% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (100%).
South Texas College granted 1 undergraduate certificate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, South Texas College conferred 147 certificate degrees in health professions.
South Texas College has not been ranked for health professions at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of health professions certificate degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of health professions certificate degree graduates at South Texas College were Hispanic or Latino. About 96% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Texas College with a certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 141 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
South Texas College conferred 70 certificate completions in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) recently — 36% to women and 64% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (99%).
South Texas College granted 43 certificate completions in nursing assistant/aide and patient care assistant/aide recently — 74% to women and 26% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (93%).
South Texas College conferred 22 certificate degrees in medical/clinical assistant recently — 86% to women and 14% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (95%).
South Texas College awarded 12 certificate completions in health information/medical records technology/technician recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (92%).
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