by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Southwest Texas College ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
Southwest Texas College awards degrees and credentials ranging from certificates up to its highest offering, the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 2,458 undergraduate (2,458 total)
Ranked by the number of degrees awarded, these are the most popular majors at Southwest Texas College.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,229 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 532 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | 148 |
| Precision Metal Working. | 124 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 79 |
These majors at Southwest Texas College report the highest average early-career salaries for their graduates.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $38,200 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | $33,863 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. | $29,245 |
| Precision Metal Working. | $27,106 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $20,451 |
The majors at Southwest Texas College are organized below by area of study, with graduates, average salary, and specializations for each.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,229 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ General Studies. |
532 | $20,451 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. · Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. |
148 | $33,863 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
44 | NA |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). |
17 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
72 | $29,245 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
53 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. |
124 | $27,106 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Police Science. · Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. |
79 | $38,200 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| CONSTRUCTION TRADES. ↳ Construction Trades. |
35 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management. ↳ Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management. |
32 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | 21 | NA |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ General Office Occupations and Clerical Services. · Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry. |
6 | NA |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. ↳ Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. |
24 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 23 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Development. |
17 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Secondary Education and Teaching. |
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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