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Southwest Texas College

Uvalde, Texas · public · mainly awards certificates · 3,306 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenancePractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr
$7,372
cheaper than 59% of comparable schools
Completion rate
38.9%
Median debt at completion
$6,200
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$35,563
earns ~$4,824.1 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Southwest Texas College is a public institution in Uvalde, TX, offering mainly certificates to adults seeking trade training. The school serves a student body of 3,306, with typical annual net prices after aid reported at $7,372.

What to know

The reported median student debt at completion is $6,200, but the annual net price is $7,372, showing that debt does not equal the yearly cost. The overall completion rate is 38.9%, which is lower for public community colleges because transfer-outs are often not counted in that metric. Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $35,563.

Net price is 12% below the Texas median ($8,390) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 7% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degree$55,964
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificate$36,560
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$30,988
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificate$25,194
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$23,803
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)associate degreenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Precision Metal Workingassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 18 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$62,409
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degree$41,565
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degree$27,295
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificate$26,933
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$22,094
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesassociate degree$18,087
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degree$15,552
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degreenot reported
Engineering, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Construction Trades, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Construction Trades, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Business/Commerce, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions as an associate degree, Precision Metal Working as an undergraduate certificate, Practical Nursing as an undergraduate certificate, HVAC as both an associate degree and undergraduate certificate, Vehicle Maintenance as an undergraduate certificate, Cosmetology as an undergraduate certificate, Electrical and Power Transmission as an undergraduate certificate, plus 21 more programs beyond the trades.
What do graduates of the Allied Health program typically earn?
For the Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions associate degree, median earnings 2 years after completion are reported at $55,964.
How many students finish the program?
The overall completion rate for the school is reported at 38.9%. Note that for public community colleges, this rate may undercount students who transfer out to four-year institutions.
How large is the student body?
There are 3,306 students enrolled at Southwest Texas College.
Is Southwest Texas College a public or private school?
It is a public school located in Uvalde, TX.

Other options in Texas

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Alvin Community CollegeAlvin$8,52530.2%$45,762
Amarillo CollegeAmarillo$4,60035.8%$41,302
Angelina CollegeLufkin$7,77324.9%$37,301
Austin Community College DistrictAustin$6,39016.1%$43,177
Coastal Bend CollegeBeeville$4,23728.8%$35,086
Blinn College DistrictBrenham$10,84416.2%$46,318
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 228316. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.