304 South Colonel Rowe Boulevard, McAllen, TX · Private for-profit, under 2-year
- Trade grads 2023-24
- 125
- Largest program 2025-26
- $17,775
South Texas College
McAllen, Texas. In the 2023-24 award year this school reported 880 awards in the trades we track: welding, electrician, HVAC, auto mechanic, diesel mechanic.
- Address
- 3201 W. Pecan, McAllen, TX 78501
Open in Maps - Website
- www.southtexascollege.edu
- Phone
- (855) 468-6782
- Type
- Public, 4-year
- Accreditor
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Federal student aid
- Eligible (Title IV)
- Undergrads (all programs)
- 15,856
Trade programs and graduates
Awards (certificates and degrees) conferred July 2023 to June 2024, first majors, as reported to IPEDS.
| Trade | Program (CIP) | Award levels | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welding | Welding Technology/Welder (48.0508) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (283); Certificate, 1 to 2 years (163); Associate degree (34) | 480 |
| Electrician | Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General (46.0301) | Certificate, 1 to 2 years (105); Associate degree (35) | 140 |
| HVAC | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (47.0201) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (80); Associate degree (13) | 93 |
| Auto Mechanic | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (47.0604) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (18); Certificate, 1 to 2 years (56); Associate degree (17) | 91 |
| Diesel Mechanic | Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician (47.0605) | Certificate, 1 to 2 years (57); Associate degree (19) | 76 |
| Machining and CNC | Machine Tool Technology/Machinist (48.0501) | No completions reported | 0 |
What it costs
Published charges for 2025-26, as reported to College Scorecard.
| In-state tuition and fees, per year | $4,920 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees, per year | $7,620 |
| Books and supplies | $1,600 |
| Cost of attendance, per year (incl. living costs) | $9,685 |
| Average net price after grants (aided students) | $855 |
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Outcomes
College Scorecard field-of-study results for graduates who received federal aid. Fields are the broader 4-digit program family, so welding and machining share "Precision Metal Working". Earnings are medians for graduates working and not enrolled; cohorts lag several years. Scorecard reports outcomes under the school's federal aid ID, which can combine several branch campuses, so counts can exceed this campus's own graduates.
| Field | Credential | Median pay, 1 yr | Median pay, 5 yrs | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (46.03) | Undergraduate certificate | $34,391 n=41 | $47,334 | n/a |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (47.02) | Undergraduate certificate | $41,291 n=35 | $44,456 | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (47.06) | Undergraduate certificate | $30,254 n=80 | $43,573 | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (47.06) | Associate degree | $34,527 n=37 | $57,757 | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working (48.05) | Undergraduate certificate | $39,309 n=72 | $45,565 | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working (48.05) | Associate degree | $48,365 n=36 | $54,573 | n/a |
School-wide College Scorecard measures (all programs, and all campuses that share the federal aid ID):
- Completion rate within 150% of normal time (first-time, full-time students, all programs): 23%
- Median earnings 10 years after entering, all students and programs: $39,609
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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Directory (HD2024), NCES; College Scorecard institution data (2025-26 charges, released Nov 2, 2026) and field-of-study data (Oct 15, 2026); FMCSA Training Provider Registry (as of 2026-11-02); BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Checked 2026-11-02. IPEDS unit ID 409315. How we build this list.