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South Texas College is in the top 10% of the country for health professions. More specifically it was ranked #129 out of 1,931 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #12 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Associate Degree Schools | 22 |
| Best Health Professions Schools | 129 |
| Best Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 183 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Texas College handed out 94 bachelor's degrees in health professions. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 102 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at South Texas College was $250 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $170 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,100 | $7,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
Learn more about South Texas College tuition and fees.
The health professions program at South Texas College awarded 94 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 16% of these degrees went to men with the other 84% going to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 96% of grads 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 90 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. South Texas College does offer online classes in its health professions bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the South Texas College Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 23% of health professions associate's degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of the associate's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of grads 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 | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 375 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at South Texas College.
Health Professions students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 294 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 226 |
| Allied Health Professions | 175 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 111 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 103 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 3 |