by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Southwest Texas Junior College degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Southwest Texas Junior College measures up.
Southwest Texas Junior College is ranked #855 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B+ (above average for value). Within Texas, it ranks #68 of 184 for value.
Read the full Southwest Texas Junior College value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Southwest Texas College is ranked #142 out of #201 in Texas for quality and #68 out of #184 for Texas value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Southwest Texas Junior College financial aid page to be sure.
Southwest Texas College is ranked #855 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Southwest Texas College is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Southwest Texas Junior College costs about $9,154. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $36,616 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $13,517 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $7,372 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $9,154 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $36,616 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Southwest Texas Junior College net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Southwest Texas Junior College costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Southwest Texas Junior College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $54,068 | — | — |
| All Students | $36,616 | #855 | B+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $29,488 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $54,068 | — | — |
| All Students | $36,616 | #68 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $29,488 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Southwest Texas Junior College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $6,755 |
| $30K–$48K | $7,765 |
| $48K–$75K | $9,518 |
| $75K–$110K | $11,974 |
| Over $110K | $13,579 |
About 71% of Southwest Texas Junior College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $5,541 per year. Get more details on the Southwest Texas Junior College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Southwest Texas Junior College cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.