Texas Southmost College
Location and Contact Information
80 Fort BrownBrownsville, TX 78520
USA
Main Tel: (956) 882-8200
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized city.
Overview
School profile and reference information, including highlights, admissions, student body, degrees, and contact info.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in family and social work and liberal arts.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- Campus housing is available.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,872 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,074 |
| Room | $ 2,992 |
| Board | $ 1,375 |
| Books and supplies | $ 646 |
| Other | $ 4,308 |
Financial Aid
Texas Southmost College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 865 | 24 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 222 | 15 |
Room and Board
Texas Southmost College provides on-campus housing for 234 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
ART STUDIES
- Art/Art Studies
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business/Commerce
- International Marketing
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Sciences
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Social Work
LAW
- Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
- General Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Spanish Language and Literature
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MUSIC
- Music
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
