Is financial aid available for students with lower incomes?

Yes, 82.2% of students receive Pell Grants, which indicates significant federal aid availability for those who qualify.

What programs are offered and at what credential levels?

The school offers associate degrees in Allied Health, Vehicle Maintenance, Health Administration, and Accounting. It also provides undergraduate certificates in Allied Health, Medical Assisting, and Precision Metal Working, plus four other programs.

How much do graduates typically earn after finishing a program?

Earnings vary by program: Allied Health Diagnostic roles report $48,041 median earnings two years out. Vehicle Maintenance reports $25,826. Medical Assisting certificates report $16,580. Health Administration reports $21,234. Accounting reports $18,999.

What is the school's completion rate?

The school reports an 82.1% completion rate.

How large is the student body?

The school has 2,073 students enrolled.

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Southwest University at El Paso

El Paso, Texas · private for-profit · mainly awards associate degrees · 2,073 students · WeldingMachining & CNCDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr

$16,906

cheaper than 14% of comparable schools

Completion rate

82.1%

Median debt at completion

$20,000

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$29,648

earns ~$1,753.7 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Southwest University at El Paso is a private for-profit school in El Paso, TX that mainly awards associate degrees. With 2,073 students, it serves those seeking specific allied health, vehicle repair, or administrative credentials.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $16,906. Most students rely on Pell Grants, with 82.2% receiving this federal aid. An 82.1% completion rate indicates strong graduation numbers for this size of institution.

Net price is 102% above the Texas median ($8,390) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 23% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	associate degree	$48,041
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	$25,826
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	undergraduate certificate	$17,246
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	associate degree	$16,580
Precision Metal Working	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services	associate degree	$21,234
Accounting and Related Services	associate degree	$18,999
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions	associate degree	$18,047
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	associate degree	not reported
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other	associate degree	not reported
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	associate degree	not reported

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Questions students ask

Is financial aid available for students with lower incomes?: Yes, 82.2% of students receive Pell Grants, which indicates significant federal aid availability for those who qualify.
What programs are offered and at what credential levels?: The school offers associate degrees in Allied Health, Vehicle Maintenance, Health Administration, and Accounting. It also provides undergraduate certificates in Allied Health, Medical Assisting, and Precision Metal Working, plus four other programs.
How much do graduates typically earn after finishing a program?: Earnings vary by program: Allied Health Diagnostic roles report $48,041 median earnings two years out. Vehicle Maintenance reports $25,826. Medical Assisting certificates report $16,580. Health Administration reports $21,234. Accounting reports $18,999.
What is the school's completion rate?: The school reports an 82.1% completion rate.
How large is the student body?: The school has 2,073 students enrolled.

Other options in Texas

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Alvin Community College	Alvin	$8,525	30.2%	$45,762
Amarillo College	Amarillo	$4,600	35.8%	$41,302
Angelina College	Lufkin	$7,773	24.9%	$37,301
Austin Community College District	Austin	$6,390	16.1%	$43,177
Coastal Bend College	Beeville	$4,237	28.8%	$35,086
Blinn College District	Brenham	$10,844	16.2%	$46,318

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 451556. 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.