Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 26.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $41,900
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $9,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 24:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 40.9%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $95/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $81,333 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $66,036 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master | $55,512 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master | $49,631 | |
| Music. | Bachelor | $48,432 | |
| Engineering Physics. | Bachelor | $45,529 | |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Certificate | $44,091 | $5,500 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor | $43,798 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $42,185 | $11,125 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor | $41,894 | |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor | $41,565 | |
| History. | Bachelor | $39,741 | |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor | $38,289 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $38,289 | |
| Sociology. | Bachelor | $32,569 |
Outcomes Overview
Graduates earn a median of $41,900 ten years after leaving, while carrying just $9,000 in debt. Monthly loan payments of $95 consume only 2.7% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 87.5% employment rate reflects strong job placement in the Rio Grande Valley's growing healthcare, education, and border commerce sectors. Many graduates transfer to four-year universities or enter technical fields serving the region's bilingual workforce needs. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.21 ranks among the best nationally for community colleges. With low borrowing costs and solid regional employment prospects, Texas Southmost delivers a strong return on investment for students seeking affordable career preparation or transfer pathways.