Texas Southmost College

Texas Southmost College is a public two-year institution located in Brownsville, Texas, in a midsize city setting. The college enrolls 10,342 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 34.83 out of 100. Its completion rate is 27% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 64% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers a wide range of two-to-four-year certificate programs including Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician, Building/Property Maintenance, Building/Construction Site Management/Manager, Heating/Air Conditioning/Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, and Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General.

Situated at the southern tip of Texas along the US-Mexico border, Texas Southmost College serves the Brownsville community and the broader Rio Grande Valley, providing career and technical education to a predominantly Hispanic student population with strong ties to the region's manufacturing, healthcare, and construction sectors.