Southwest College for the Deaf

Public certificate school in Big Spring, TX that costs an average of $10,047 a year after financial aid and graduates 25% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$10,047
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
25%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$40,037

PublicTown (remote)47 undergraduates

Cost of Southwest College for the Deaf

Total cost of attendance (per year)$15,653
Tuition and fees, in-state$2,766
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$13,956
Housing and food (on campus)$7,664
Books and supplies$1,690
Average net price after aid$10,047

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$9,390
$48,001–75,000$6,410
$75,001–110,000$15,653

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Southwest College for the Deaf's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate25%
First-year retention93%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$38,444
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$40,037
Rank in Texas (earnings)39th of 160 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$9,500
Typical monthly loan payment$108 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants68%
Students with federal loans13%

Majors and programs at Southwest College for the Deaf

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (11)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician—$30,285—
American Sign Language———
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection———
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services2——
Business/Commerce2——
Computer and Information Sciences———
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions3——
Graphic Communications1——
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians6——
Precision Metal Working———
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians———

Associate's degree programs (9)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business/Commerce2$40,888—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities4$28,749$11,800
American Sign Language4——
Business Administration, Management and Operations———
Computer and Information Sciences2——
Computer Programming———
Criminal Justice and Corrections———
Engineering———
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services———

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About Southwest College for the Deaf

TypePublic certificate school
LocationBig Spring, TX
SettingTown (remote)
Undergraduates47
Student-to-faculty ratio7 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websitehowardcollege.edu/swcd ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Southwest College for the Deaf cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $15,653 a year (tuition and fees: $2,766 in-state, $13,956 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $10,047 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $9,390.

How much do Southwest College for the Deaf graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $40,037 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 39th of 160 similar colleges in Texas.

What is Southwest College for the Deaf's graduation rate?

25% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 93% of first-year students return for a second year.