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Texas Southmost College

Brownsville, TX · City · 3,372 students
4
Year
Public
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

As the oldest institution of higher education in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas Southmost College (TSC) in Brownsville is best known for delivering affordable, accessible pathways to four-year degrees and regional workforce careers along the U.S.–Mexico border. The college boasts particularly strong programs in allied health—including nursing and respiratory care—as well as high-demand technical trades like welding, industrial mechanics, and emergency medical services. Students experience a vibrant, welcoming culture deeply tied to the region's rich Hispanic heritage, enjoying a unique setting on a campus built directly on the historic grounds of 19th-century Fort Brown.


Wikipedia:Texas Southmost College (TSC) is a public junior college located in Brownsville, Texas, United States.

Location
Brownsville, TX, 78520 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
SAT · San Antonio
258 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$10,999
Out-of-state COA
$12,799
Avg net price
$3,085
In-state tuition
$3,148
Out-of-state tuition
$4,948
Books & supplies
$1,470/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$1,696
$30–48k
$3,295
$48–75k
$6,051
$75–110k
$10,002
$110k+
$10,999
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
28%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
39%
Transferred
21%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
39%
Median earnings (6yr)
$33,992
Median earnings (10yr)
$41,900
Median debt
$9,000
Monthly loan payment
$95
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,500$12,230
Debt (90th percentile)
$22,250
Student Body
Men 43%Women 57%
23
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
28%
First-generation
56%
Median family income
$18,075
Independent students
21%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
53%
Race & ethnicity
White
2%
Hispanic
93%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
4%
Institutional
Endowment
$209,870
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
30%
Avg faculty salary
$6,323/mo
Instructional spend/student
$2,703
Federal loan rate
6%

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