Southwest University at El Paso
A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus and students from lower-income families. freshman retention is below 65%; earnings-to-debt ratio is tight. 82% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Southwest University at El Paso is a private for-profit institution located in El Paso, Texas with approximately 2,073 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $16,906 per year. The graduation rate is 59%, and the typical graduate earns $29,648 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 66% graduation rate and only 64% of freshmen returning for sophomore year suggest a meaningful share of students struggle to finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. On the upside, median debt at graduation is a relatively manageable $14,000, and the small enrollment means you're not lost in the crowd. Worth considering if you need a local, accessible private option in El Paso, but ask hard questions about graduate outcomes and career support before committing.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 32% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 311 | $33,726 | $42,269 | −$8,543 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 86 | $33,666 | $37,073 | −$3,407 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 59 | $40,705 | $58,424 | −$17,719 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 49 | $59,097 | $65,389 | −$6,292 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 49 | $36,823 | $57,472 | −$20,649 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 18 | $35,818 | $47,660 | −$11,842 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,073 undergraduates).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Southwest University at El Paso cost?
The average net price at Southwest University at El Paso is about $16,906 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Southwest University at El Paso?
Southwest University at El Paso has a graduation rate of 59%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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