Degree Programs Overview

South Texas College offers 110 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's programs. Of that, 24 programs can be conferred by distance learning.

A total of 5,257 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023 at South Texas. 1,290 students completed certificate programs and 3,500 completed associate programs.

The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at South Texas. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.

Total Number of Programs and Completers By Degree
Total ProgramsOnline ProgramsCompleters
TotalMenWomen
Associate's62173,5001,3102,190
Bachelor's43467163304
At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate252869549320
At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate192421241180

Programs with Highest Earning After Graduation

The following table lists the best programs with the highest salary after graduation from South Texas College. Note that the average salary and debt is based on 2020 data from College Scorecard.

The Business Administration, Management and Operations program has the highest salary ($38,168) after graduation and the Health and Medical Administrative Services program is reported as the second-highest earning program with a $26,359 average salary.

Bachelor Programs - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyAverage Salary (2020)Average Loan Debt
YearlyMonthlyYearlyMonthly
Business Administration, Management and Operations $38,168$3,181--
Health and Medical Administrative Services $26,359$2,197--
Associate Programs - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyAverage Salary (2020)Average Loan Debt
YearlyMonthlyYearlyMonthly
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing $68,312$5,693--
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions $48,647$4,054--
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies $45,930$3,828--
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians $32,566$2,714--
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services $29,228$2,436--
Business/Commerce, General $27,260$2,272--
Computer and Information Sciences, General $26,874$2,240--
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) $26,695$2,225--
Criminal Justice and Corrections $26,246$2,187--
Health and Physical Education/Fitness $25,958$2,163--
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities $23,296$1,941--
Social Work $23,290$1,941--
Certificate Programs - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyAverage Salary (2020)Average Loan Debt
YearlyMonthlyYearlyMonthly
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions $41,841$3,487--
Precision Metal Working $34,227$2,852--
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies $34,072$2,839--
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers $30,984$2,582--
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants $29,955$2,496--
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) $27,627$2,302--
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services $21,156$1,763--
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts $18,714$1,560--
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services $13,863$1,155--
Computer and Information Sciences, General $12,108$1,009--

Popular Programs with Most Completers

Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at South Texas College.

At the school, the General Studies Associate program has the most completers of 1,061 and the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate program has the second most completers of 328 students.

Field of Study by Degree and Number of Completers

Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.

CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano StudiesNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Speech Communication and RhetoricNOT OFFERED 9 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Computer and Information Sciences26 23 84ONLINE
Computer ScienceNOT OFFERED 61ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information AssuranceNOT OFFERED 17 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef24 17 NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training11 12 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 11ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Secondary Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 77ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 162ONLINE NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
EngineeringNOT OFFERED 58 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician9 9 NOT OFFERED
Computer Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology44 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 11 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Foreign Languages and LiteraturesNOT OFFERED 14 NOT OFFERED
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation11 14 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Child Development67 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/Assistant1 25 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary2 0 NOT OFFERED
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED 22 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
English Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 15ONLINE NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 328ONLINE NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 1,061ONLINE NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 116 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
MathematicsNOT OFFERED 13ONLINE NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Health and Physical Education/FitnessNOT OFFERED 59 NOT OFFERED
Physical Fitness Technician7 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
PhilosophyNOT OFFERED 4ONLINE NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
ChemistryNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
PhysicsNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
PsychologyNOT OFFERED 127ONLINE NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED 266ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police Science38 46 NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting24 23 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Public Administration3 0 NOT OFFERED
Social WorkNOT OFFERED 81ONLINE NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Social SciencesNOT OFFERED 12ONLINE NOT OFFERED
AnthropologyNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Political Science and GovernmentNOT OFFERED 11ONLINE NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer68 13 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED 22 NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician18 12 NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician42 23 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Machine Tool Technology/MachinistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Tool and Die Technology/Technician22 12 NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder98 34 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Graphic DesignNOT OFFERED 37 NOT OFFERED
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre ArtsNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Fine/Studio ArtsNOT OFFERED 22 NOT OFFERED
MusicNOT OFFERED 14 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Health/Health Care Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 85ONLINE
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant13 14 NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist AssistantNOT OFFERED 12 NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 14 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)73 25 NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 12 NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician4 9 NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 12 NOT OFFERED
Pre-Pharmacy StudiesNOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 190 16
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training135 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide65 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Business/Commerce26ONLINE 273 NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 282ONLINE
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science17 7 NOT OFFERED
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration2ONLINE 11ONLINE NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Business/Commerce26ONLINE 273 NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 282ONLINE
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science17 7 NOT OFFERED
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration2ONLINE 11ONLINE NOT OFFERED
HistoryNOT OFFERED 12ONLINE NOT OFFERED

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