South Texas College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a medium-sized city.

Overview

South Texas College, also referred to as STC, is a public, community college located in McAllen, Texas, United States. It was established in 1993. The college offers a Bachelor of applied technology, associate of applied science, associate of arts, and associate of science degrees and certificates to students. STC enrolls more than 19,000 students every year.

STC grants degrees and certificates through the five campuses, which include:

• Mid-Valley Campus, Weslaco, Texas
• Pecan Campus, McAllen, Texas
• Ramiro R. Casso Nursing & Allied Health Campus, McAllen, Texas
• Starr County Campus, Rio Grande City, Texas
• Technology Campus, McAllen, Texas

The college is home to various clubs and organizations which assist in the overall development of students. Some of the clubs are the WILD- Writers in Literary Discussion, SIFE- STC Students in Free Enterprise, Chemistry Club, BAT- Bachelors of Applied Technology Club, and SGA Student Government Association.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine, mathematics, nutrition and exercise therapy, family and social work, and engineering.
• Large number of students.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Affordable tuition & fees.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.
• ROTC.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

Financial Aid

South Texas College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

In 2009-2010, 86% of students received financial aid of some sort.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 21,666 in 2009-2010 (14,162 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 74% of the student body. About 4% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.

Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (291 awarded)

• Business Administration and Management
• Business/Commerce

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (71 awarded)

• Computer Science
• Computer and Information Sciences

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (17 awarded)

• Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer
• Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (12 awarded)

• Culinary Arts/Chef Training

ENGINEERING (38 awarded)

• Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (65 awarded)

• Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
• Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (62 awarded)

• Child Care Provider/Assistant
• Child Development
• Social Work

FINE ARTS (12 awarded)

• Fine/Studio Arts

LAW (18 awarded)

• Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (625 awarded)

• English Language and Literature
• Foreign Languages and Literatures
• General Studies
• History
• Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
• Political Science and Government
• Social Sciences

MATHEMATICS (27 awarded)

• Mathematics

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (83 awarded)

• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (10 awarded)

• Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (48 awarded)

• Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
• Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

MUSIC (6 awarded)

• Music

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (448 awarded)

• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (45 awarded)

• Health and Physical Education
• Occupational Therapist Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (23 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PRODUCTION TRADES (15 awarded)

• Tool and Die Technology/Technician

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (3 awarded)

• Philosophy

SCIENCE (76 awarded)

• Biology/Biological Sciences
• Chemistry
• Physics

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (88 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (12 awarded)

• Physical Therapist Assistant