South Texas Training Center Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
South Texas Training Center is a private for-profit trade school in Pharr, Texas, enrolling about 120 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $8,314 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $13,566. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $29,384 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $13,566
- 2024 Average Net Price: $8,314 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 120 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 87.65%
- First-Generation Students: 71.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 40.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 345
- Room & Board: $7,500 annual estimate
South Texas Training Center: what the data shows
Common questions about South Texas Training Center, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is South Texas Training Center?
South Texas Training Center is located in Pharr, TX (ZIP 78577).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is South Texas Training Center public or private?
South Texas Training Center is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does South Texas Training Center cost?
Published tuition: $13,566.
Average net price after aid: $8,314.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,451 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,657 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,880 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $14,970 |
| $110,001+ | $14,970 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $54,264.
How big is South Texas Training Center?
Total enrollment: 120 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 345 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at South Texas Training Center?
150%-time completion rate: 87.65%.
What do graduates of South Texas Training Center earn?
Median earnings: $19,766 six years after entry; $29,384 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $3,677.
90.22% of students receive Pell grants.
What is South Texas Training Center known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (159 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (33 completions)
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder (29 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is South Texas Training Center a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 87.65%; median earnings $29,384 at 10 years; net price $8,314. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$13,566
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at South Texas Training Center was $13,566.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$8,314
2024 Value
In 2024 South Texas Training Center had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,314.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$33,256 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$8,314 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$54,264 4-Year Tuition
$7,500 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$650 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$21,716 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$86,864 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for South Texas Training Center.
Financial Aid by Income Level
90.22% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
72.46% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at South Texas Training Center was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for South Texas Training Center in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $8,400 | $8,400 | $3,274 |
| 2014 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $4,210 |
| 2015 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $5,239 |
| 2016 | $10,695 | $10,695 | $6,300 |
| 2017 | $10,695 | $10,695 | $8,220 |
| 2018 | $10,695 | $10,695 | $12,255 |
| 2019 | $10,695 | $10,695 | $9,646 |
| 2020 | $10,695 | $10,695 | $7,289 |
| 2021 | $12,370 | $12,370 | $7,510 |
| 2022 | $12,370 | $12,370 | $9,297 |
| 2023 | $12,370 | $12,370 | $5,495 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
South Texas Training Center reported total enrollment of about 120 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 6% male and 94% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (86.7%), Two or More Races (10.8%), and White (1.7%). About 90.22% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 71.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at South Texas Training Center in 2024 is 120 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 345 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 86.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
87.65% 100% Completion Time
87.65% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 87.65% of students graduating from South Texas Training Center completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 6% male / 94% female
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 6% male / 94% female
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder: 7% male / 93% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for South Texas Training Center.
Return on Investment
$3,677 Median Student Debt
$29,384 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
12.51% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
783.57% Return on Investment
1.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for South Texas Training Center.
Top Programs by Completions
3 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 159 completions
2. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 33 completions
3. Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder: 29 completions
Most popular programs at South Texas Training Center.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for South Texas Training Center graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for South Texas Training Center from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,774
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
South Texas Training Center is a private for-profit institution located in Pharr, TX. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Medical/Clinical Assistant, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder. Enrollment is approximately 120 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (86.7%), Two or More Races (10.8%), White (1.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 87.65%. Approximately 90.22% of students receive Pell Grants. About 71.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Pharr, TX 78577
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 87.65% graduation rate, South Texas Training Center demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is South Texas Training Center located?
South Texas Training Center is located in Pharr, TX.
How much does South Texas Training Center cost?
Reported tuition is $13,566 and average net price is $8,314 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $7,500 annually.
What is the student body demographics at South Texas Training Center?
South Texas Training Center reports undergraduate enrollment of about 345 students, Hispanic or Latino (86.7%), Two or More Races (10.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend South Texas Training Center?
About 71.2% of students at South Texas Training Center are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of South Texas Training Center earn?
Median earnings are $19,766 six years after entry and $29,384 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at South Texas Training Center?
The 150%-time completion rate is 87.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do South Texas Training Center students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $3,677.
Is South Texas Training Center public or private?
South Texas Training Center is a private for-profit institution located in Pharr, TX.
Is South Texas Training Center an HBCU?
No. South Texas Training Center is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is South Texas Training Center a tribal college?
No. South Texas Training Center is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is South Texas Training Center a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—South Texas Training Center reports 86.7% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is South Texas Training Center religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for South Texas Training Center in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Texas trade schools profile
- Pharr, Texas city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.