Texas community college serving 26,000+ students across Rio Grande Valley with 131+ degree and certificate programs.
South Texas College offers 131 degree and certificate programs across multiple meta-majors including business, health sciences, computer science, engineering, education, and humanities. The college is accredited by SACSCOC to award Bachelor of Applied Technology, Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Arts, and Associate of Science degrees. Faculty includes 428 full-time and 228 adjunct instructors, with 79 holding doctorate degrees and 384 holding master's degrees. The college maintains over 60 articulation agreements with institutions nationwide to facilitate student transfer.
STC operates six physical campuses: Pecan Campus (main, McAllen), Mid-Valley Campus (Weslaco), Starr County Campus (Rio Grande City), Technology Campus (McAllen), Health Science Professions Campus (McAllen), and Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence (Pharr), plus an E-STC Virtual Campus. The college serves approximately 1,600 faculty and staff across these locations. Student life includes career fairs, dual credit programs, and specialized training through the Center for Advanced Training & Apprenticeships.
South Texas College welcomes future students through online registration via JagNet and offers comprehensive student services including tutoring, advising, and library resources. The college emphasizes accessibility, with 40% of students being first-generation college attendees and 50% receiving Pell grants. Dual Credit Programs have served 150,000 high school students since 2000, saving families over $464 million in tuition.
STC serves as the fiscal agent and home of the North American Advanced Manufacturing Research and Education Initiative (NAAMREI), positioning the college as the Regional Institute for Advanced Manufacturing for the area. The college has earned national recognition as an 'Opportunity College' and maintains strong connections to workforce development through public safety training and continuing education programs.