We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at South Plains College. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. It ranks as high as #34 out of 54 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates South Plains College as a strong choice for allied health professions, coming in at #718 out of 1,080 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools | 718 of 1,080 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools in Texas | 50 of 73 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region | 72 of 112 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in allied health professions at South Plains College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 43 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 3 |
| Certificate | 18 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, South Plains College conferred 43 associate’s degrees in allied health professions.
South Plains College is a solid choice among schools offering allied health professions at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #34 out of 54 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,328 | $3,120 |
| Fees | $2,037 | $2,037 |
Read more about South Plains College tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 12% of allied health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of allied health professions associate’s degree graduates at South Plains College were Hispanic or Latino. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Plains College with a associate’s in allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
South Plains College conferred 18 associate’s completions in surgical technology/technologist in the latest year of data — 89% to women and 11% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (50%).
South Plains College conferred 12 associate’s degrees in radiologic technology/science - radiographer recently — 92% to women and 8% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (67%).
South Plains College granted 10 associate’s completions in respiratory care therapy/therapist in the most recent reporting year — 90% to women and 10% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (70%).
South Plains College awarded 3 associate’s completions in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (67%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, South Plains College handed out 3 undergraduate certificate degrees in allied health professions.
South Plains College is not currently ranked for allied health professions at the undergraduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of allied health professions undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of allied health professions undergraduate certificate degree graduates at South Plains College are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Plains College with a undergraduate certificate in allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
South Plains College granted 3 undergraduate certificate degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (67%).
During the most recent reporting year, South Plains College conferred 18 certificate degrees in allied health professions.
South Plains College has not been ranked for allied health professions at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 28% of allied health professions certificate degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of allied health professions certificate degree graduates at South Plains College were Hispanic or Latino. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Plains College with a certificate in allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
South Plains College granted 9 certificate completions in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (56%).
South Plains College granted 9 certificate completions in surgical technology/technologist in the most recent reporting year — 78% to women and 22% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (78%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.