Texas Southmost College
Texas Southmost College (TSC) is located in Brownsville, Texas. TSC was established all the way back in 1926 and it has the distinction of being the first successful institution of higher learning in Brownsville. This is a public junior college with an open admission policy. There are several associate’s degree programs that will allow students to walk new career paths. There are also many certificate programs that will help students find job opportunities. This is also a very popular transfer school in the area. Students can take their first two years of classes at TSC and then transfer the credits over to various four-year universities. There are more than 50 programs of study that can lead to an associate’s degree at this school so students will have many options to consider.
The TSC nursing program offers students two paths to choose. Students can sign up for either the vocational nursing program or the associate’s degree in nursing program. Both nursing programs are designed to teach students the best possible nursing skills. Nursing students will gain experience over time and learn to provide top-notch care to patients in a variety of different medical settings. Both the vocational nursing program and the associate’s degree in nursing program are accredited by the Texas Board of Nursing.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize City |
| Number of Students6,216 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio20:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate72% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 11 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 5 | 17 |
Compare Schools
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Del Mar College
129 miles away |
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Laredo Community College
167 miles away |
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Coastal Bend College
176 miles away |
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Victoria College
204 miles away |
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Palo Alto College
245 miles away |
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St Philip's College
250 miles away |
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Wharton County Junior College
252 miles away |
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San Antonio College
252 miles away |
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Southwest Texas Junior College
267 miles away |
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Alvin Community College
278 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 07/01/1995 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1982 - Current |
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Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 02/01/2006 - 08/31/2015 |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 07/01/1998 - 08/31/2015 |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $50/credit | |
| In State Students | $100/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $150/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $2,250 | $4,500 | $6,750 |
| ADN | 70 | $3,500 | $7,000 | $10,500 |
| BSN | 125 | $6,250 | $12,500 | $18,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 90% of Texas Southmost College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 84% | $4,931 |
| Other Federal Grant | 16% | $468 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 12% | $2,775 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 10% | $831 |
| Federal Student Loans | 19% | $4,132 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$4,240
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$3,920 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$4,366 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$6,926 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$8,714 |
| Over $110,000$9,650 |
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Student Population
6,216
Undergrads
0
Graduates
3,566
Women
2,650
Men
24%
Full-time
76%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
94% |
|
White |
3% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
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Asian |
0% |
|
Two or more races |
0% |
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Black/African American |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Texas state board of nursing.
