South Plains College

South Plains College is a public two-year institution located in Levelland, Texas, in a distant town setting. The college enrolls 11,925 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 28.17 out of 100. Its completion rate is 25% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 47% (IPEDS 2023).

South Plains College provides a broad selection of certificate programs spanning the trades, healthcare, media, and culinary arts. Technical programs include Electrician, Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology, Diesel Mechanics Technology, Welding Technology, and Drafting and Design Technology. Health programs include Physical Therapy Assistant, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Surgical Technology, Radiologic Technology, and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Additional offerings include Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Photographic and Film/Video Technology, and Recording Arts Technology.

Located on the South Plains of West Texas near Lubbock, South Plains College serves a large regional student population with one of the most diverse program catalogs among Texas two-year colleges. Its mix of vocational certificates addresses workforce needs across healthcare, skilled trades, and creative industries.