Texas Southmost College - Community College Profile

Academic Overview

Texas Southmost College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Brownsville, Texas.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $3,748 for Texas residents and $4,948 for other students on average. It offers 41 degree programs through 12 Certificate, 29 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 6 programs (6 Associate's programs).

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	80 Fort Brown, Brownsville, TX
Phone	956-295-3600
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$3,748 Out-of-State$4,948
Student Population »	7,648 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	32%
Transfer-out Rate	9%
Retention Rate	66% (Full-time) 50% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$5,101
Students to Faculty	24:1 (4.17%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$38,200
Average Salary by Field of Study	$26,300 - $40,200

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $3,748 for Texas residents and $4,948 for out-of-state students at Texas Southmost College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($7,199) over public community colleges in Texas.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Texas Southmost College. Then, we compare its costs to Texas community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Texas Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$3,748	$4,948
Books & Supplies	$1,464
Off-Campus Living Costs	$14,713
Average Financial Aid	$5,101
Cost of Attendance	$19,925	$21,125
After Financial Aid	$14,824	$16,024
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$38,200

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Texas Residents	Out-of-State Students
Texas Southmost College	$3,748	$4,948
Public Community Colleges in Texas	$4,332	$7,199
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,992	$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Texas Southmost College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 6 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 6 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	6	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	12	29	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Architecture

what is Architecture program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Architecture	NOT OFFERED	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer and Information Sciences	NOT OFFERED	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Secondary Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	44 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Care Provider/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Legal Studies

what is Legal Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/Paralegal	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
General Studies	NOT OFFERED	534 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Natural Sciences	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Psychology

what is Psychology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Psychology	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	NOT OFFERED	100 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Human Services

what is Human Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Social Work	NOT OFFERED	41 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Building/Property Maintenance	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Art/Art Studies	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	22 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business/Commerce	NOT OFFERED	61 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Accounting	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing Management	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 7,648 students at Texas Southmost College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 3,074 male students and 4,453 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	7,527	1,829	5,698
Male Students	3,074	852	2,222
Female Students	4,453	977	3,476

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Texas Southmost College, there are 7,648 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 2,180 students were attending classes through distance learning (918 students are enrolled exclusively and 1,262 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	7,648
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	918
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	1,262
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	5,468