Is South Texas Training Center worth it?
South Texas Training Center is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Pharr, Texas (small city). It awarded 221 certificates in 2024, most often in medical assistant, nursing assistant patient care assistant and medical insurance coding specialist.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$20,374
Median earnings 4 years after
$26,439
Median earnings 10 years after
$29,384
Average net price
$8,314
Completion rate
88%
Completions (2024)
221
Years to pay back
1.3 years
Students (undergrad)
120
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $20,316 | $26,112 | 219 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $19,920 | N/A | 18 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 159 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 33 |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 29 |
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Sources: federal figures for South Texas Training Center. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Texas. Counts under 10 are not published.
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