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Texas Southmost College

Brownsville, TX·Public·3,453 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 3,453 students.

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3,453
Students
$5,458
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$38,200
Earnings
10 yr
$6,125
Debt

About This School

Texas Southmost College is a public institution located in Brownsville, Texas with approximately 3,453 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,458 per year. Typical graduates earn $38,200 within 10 years of enrollment.

Texas Southmost College (TSC) is a public junior college located in Brownsville, Texas, United States.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable local option — at just $5,458 per year after aid and a median debt of only $6,125 at graduation, this school won't saddle you with loans. The concern is earnings potential: graduates are making a median of $38,200 ten years out, which is modest, so think carefully about which program you choose and whether it aligns with a career path that can grow beyond that figure.

Founded
1926
Setting
Midsize city

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing7%
Health Professions7%
Education6%
Computer Science2%
Psychology1%
Visual & Performing Arts0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Grace Napolitano

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$3,148
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,948
Avg Net Price
$5,458
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants31%
Median debt at graduation$6,125

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$38,200
after enrollment
Median Debt
$6,125
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$6,125
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$30,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$38,200
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 6.2x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White2%
Hispanic/Latino94%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,453 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Texas Southmost College

80 Fort Brown

Brownsville, TX 78520

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Sources & Methodology

Data

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.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • 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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