Texas Southmost College

www.tsc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,200

2021 Average Net Price

$5,234

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.11%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

7,527

24.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

31.2%

155 Graduates

About

Texas Southmost College is a higher education institution located in Cameron County, TX. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Texas Southmost College were General Studies (324 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (143 degrees), and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (61 degrees).

In 2021, 984 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Texas Southmost College. 62.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (933 degrees), 42.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (22 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Texas Southmost College is $1,200, which is $−10,785 less than the national average for ($11,985).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Texas Southmost College is $1,200, which is $−10,785 less than the national average for ($11,985).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,234.

In 2021, 48% of undergraduate students attending Texas Southmost College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 7% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,200

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Texas Southmost College was $1,200. The cost of tuition at Texas Southmost College is $−10,785 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($11,985).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Texas Southmost College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,234

2021 Value

34.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Texas Southmost College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,234. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Texas Southmost College grew by 34.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Texas Southmost College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,034

Room and Board

$1,344

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Texas Southmost College was of $8,034 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 4.08% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,344. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Texas Southmost College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

48%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

48% of undergraduate students at Texas Southmost College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 14.3% with respect to 2020, when 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Texas Southmost College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.11%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Texas Southmost College was 0.11%, which represents 1 out of the 907 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Texas Southmost College had a total enrollment of 7,527 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Texas Southmost College is 1,829 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,698. This means that 24.3% of students enrolled at Texas Southmost College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Texas Southmost College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 95.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.47% White, 0.372% Asian, 0.133% Two or More Races, 0.093% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0664% Black or African American.

Students enrolled at Texas Southmost College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (51.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (43.6%) and White Male (1.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

24.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Texas Southmost College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,527 students. The full-time enrollment at Texas Southmost College is 1,829 and the part-time enrollment is 5,698.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Texas Southmost College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

47%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Texas Southmost College was 47%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Texas Southmost College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Texas Southmost College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
7,194 enrolled students
White
186 enrolled students
Asian
28 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Texas Southmost College is 95.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.47% White, 0.372% Asian, 0.133% Two or More Races, 0.093% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0664% Black or African American. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 96 students (1.28%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 240 more women than men received degrees from Texas Southmost College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Texas Southmost College is hispanic or latino (933 degrees awarded). There were 42.4 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (22 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Texas Southmost College is General Studies (324 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (143 degrees) and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (61 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Texas Southmost College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (196 degrees awarded), Construction (32 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (12 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Texas Southmost College are Social workers, all other (171,789 people), Police officers (133,273 people), Other managers (114,895 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (99,821 people), and Architects, except landscape and naval (97,180 people).

The most specialized majors at Texas Southmost College in 2021 are Protective Services (196 degrees awarded), Construction (32 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (12 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (324 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (47 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Texas Southmost College are Surgeons, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Texas Southmost College are Protective Services (196 degrees awarded), Construction (32 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (12 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (324 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (47 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Texas Southmost College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (337,192 people), Elementary & secondary schools (236,677 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (149,724 people), Construction (146,120 people), and Individual & family services (126,316 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Texas Southmost College.

Most Common (2021)

General Studies
324 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
143 degree-majors awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
61 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Texas Southmost College was General Studies with 324 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Texas Southmost College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

372

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

612

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 372 degrees were awarded to men at Texas Southmost College, which is 0.608 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (612).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Texas Southmost College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 99 degrees were awarded to men at Texas Southmost College in General Studies, which is 0.44 times less than the 225 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 225 degrees were awarded to men at Texas Southmost College in General Studies, which is 2.27 times more than the 99 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

18%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 5% of students graduating from Texas Southmost College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 18% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 27% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Texas Southmost College is Male and White (66.7% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
933 degrees awarded
White
22 degrees awarded
Black or African American
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Texas Southmost College is hispanic or latino (933 degrees awarded). There were 42.4 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (22 degrees).

1.73% of degree recipients (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
585 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
348 degrees awarded
White Female
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Texas Southmost College is hispanic or latino female (585 degrees awarded). There were 1.68 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (348 degrees).

Operations

Texas Southmost College has an endowment valued at nearly $230k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year.

In 2021, Texas Southmost College had a total salary expenditure of 65.4M. Texas Southmost College employs 99 No academic ranks. Most academics at Texas Southmost College are Female No academic rank (51), and Male No academic rank (48).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Texas Southmost College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 61 employees, Management, with 32 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 31 employees.

Endowment

$230k

2021 Endowment

4.77%

growth from 2020

Texas Southmost College has an endowment valued at about $230k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Texas Southmost College grew 4.77% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $8.44M lower than than the median endowment of according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Texas Southmost College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting) Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$11.4M - Federal
$1.12M - State
$3.96M - Local

As of 2021, Texas Southmost College received $11.4M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.12M from state grants and contracts, and $3.96M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$17.3M

2021 Salaries

3.02%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Texas Southmost College paid a median of $17.3M in salaries, which represents 26.4% of their overall expenditure ($65.4M) and a 3.02% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar is 597k (12.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.55M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Texas Southmost College paid a total of $5.55M to 99 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $398k (66.7%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

99 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

61 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Texas Southmost College was No academic rank with 99 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Texas Southmost College were Office and Administrative Support with 61 employees, Management with 32 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 31 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Texas Southmost College was Female No academic rank with 51 employees, and Male No academic rank with 48 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Texas Southmost College.