South Texas College

South Texas College is a public four-year institution located in McAllen, Texas, within a midsize city setting. With an enrollment of 37,297 students (IPEDS 2023), it is one of the larger community and technical colleges in the region. The institution holds a quality score of 34.33 out of 100, a completion rate of 28% (IPEDS 2023), and a retention rate of 61% (IPEDS 2023).

South Texas College provides a wide array of technical and vocational programs. Trade and technology certificate offerings include Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, Welding Technology/Welder, Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, Construction Engineering Technology/Technician, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, Computer Engineering Technology/Technician, and Tool and Die Technology/Technician. Culinary programs include Culinary Arts/Chef Training and Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef. Health-related programs include Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, Medical/Clinical Assistant, and a Health/Health Care Administration/Management associate degree.

Located along the Texas-Mexico border in McAllen, South Texas College serves a large and diverse student population in the Rio Grande Valley. Its extensive program catalog supports workforce development across multiple industries critical to the regional economy.