Is Southwest Texas College worth it?

Uvalde, TX · Public · 2-year

Southwest Texas College is a public, two-year institution in Uvalde, Texas (small town). It awarded 1,229 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in general studies, welding technology and nursing assistant patient care assistant.

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Federal context for Southwest Texas College

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Median earnings 1 year after

$22,801

Median earnings 4 years after

$36,607

Median earnings 10 years after

$35,563

Average net price

$7,372

Completion rate

31%

Completions (2024)

1,229

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

3,306

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate$21,332$35,007128
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsUndergraduate certificate$41,320$52,80833
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate$26,691$38,64332
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate$21,826$43,87431
Precision Metal WorkingUndergraduate certificate$16,469$34,75224
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and ManagementUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and ManagementAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming ServicesUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Engineering, GeneralAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesUndergraduate certificateN/A$22,811N/A
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Construction Trades, GeneralUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
General StudiesAssociate532
Welding Technology/WelderCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr121
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr99
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr50
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingCertificate 1-2 yrs49
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseAssociate44
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr43
Diesel Mechanics Technology/TechnicianCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr38
Construction Trades, GeneralCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr35
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesAssociate29

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

IndustryShare of graduatesGraduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance29%2,205
Educational Services12%919
Retail Trade12%894
Public Administration7%564
Accommodation and Food Services5%400
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services5%394
Construction4%318
Finance and Insurance4%279

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Sources: federal figures for Southwest Texas College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Texas. Counts under 10 are not published.

Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page