South Texas College of Law Houston

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2020 Default Rate

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2023 Enrolled Students

1,036

79.3% Full-Time

About

South Texas College of Law Houston is a higher education institution located in Harris County, TX. In 2023, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at South Texas College of Law Houston were Law (283 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 283 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South Texas College of Law Houston. 54.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (155 degrees), 2.12 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (73 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at South Texas College of Law Houston was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 283 total borrowers.

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Costs

Tuition Costs

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at South Texas College of Law Houston was $0. The cost of tuition at South Texas College of Law Houston is $−15,164 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of South Texas College of Law Houston (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Other Student Expenses

The average yearly cost of room and board at South Texas College of Law Houston was of $0 in 2023. The cost of room and board remained the same by NaNM% between 2022 and 2023.

This chart compares the average student costs at South Texas College of Law Houston (in red) with that of similar universities.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at South Texas College of Law Houston was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 283 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

South Texas College of Law Houston had a total enrollment of 1,036 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at South Texas College of Law Houston is 822 students and the part-time enrollment is 214. This means that 79.3% of students enrolled at South Texas College of Law Houston are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South Texas College of Law Houston, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.9% White, 29.2% Hispanic or Latino, 7.82% Asian, 7.05% Black or African American, 1.54% Two or More Races, and 0.386% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.1%), followed by White Male (24.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (16.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South Texas College of Law Houston in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,036 students. The full-time enrollment at South Texas College of Law Houston is 822 and the part-time enrollment is 214. This means that 79.3% of students enrolled at South Texas College of Law Houston are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at South Texas College of Law Houston (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
496 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
302 enrolled students
Asian
81 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South Texas College of Law Houston is 47.9% White, 29.2% Hispanic or Latino, 7.82% Asian, 7.05% Black or African American, 1.54% Two or More Races, and 0.386% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 55 students (5.31%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 23 more women than men received degrees from South Texas College of Law Houston. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at South Texas College of Law Houston is white (155 degrees awarded). There were 2.12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (73 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at South Texas College of Law Houston is Law (283 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at South Texas College of Law Houston, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (283 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Paralegals & legal assistants

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Texas College of Law Houston are Paralegals & legal assistants (12,755 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (12,481 people), Other managers (3,488 people), Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,585 people), and Police officers (1,354 people).

The most specialized majors at South Texas College of Law Houston in 2023 are Legal (283 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Texas College of Law Houston are Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Sales managers, and Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel

The most specialized majors at South Texas College of Law Houston are Legal (283 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Legal services

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Texas College of Law Houston are Legal services (18,392 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (7,464 people), Insurance carriers (3,224 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,184 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,851 people).

The most specialized majors at South Texas College of Law Houston are Legal (283 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by South Texas College of Law Houston.

Law

Most Common (2023)

283 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common professional doctorate concentration at South Texas College of Law Houston was Law with 283 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from professional doctorate programs at South Texas College of Law Houston according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

130

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

153

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 130 degrees were awarded to men at South Texas College of Law Houston, which is 0.85 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (153).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at South Texas College of Law Houston by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 130 degrees were awarded to men at South Texas College of Law Houston in Law, which is 0.85 times less than the 153 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 153 degrees were awarded to men at South Texas College of Law Houston in Law, which is 1.18 times more than the 130 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
155 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
73 degrees awarded
Black or African American
22 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South Texas College of Law Houston is white (155 degrees awarded). There were 2.12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (73 degrees).

1.06% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
81 degrees awarded
White Female
74 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
41 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South Texas College of Law Houston is white male (81 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (74 degrees).

Operations

South Texas College of Law Houston has an endowment valued at nearly $51.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −91.1k (−0.177%) compared to the 1.93% average return (240k on 12.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2023, South Texas College of Law Houston had a total salary expenditure of 38.1M. South Texas College of Law Houston employs 41 Professors, 14 No academic ranks and 6 Assistant professors. Most academics at South Texas College of Law Houston are Male Professor (24), Female Professor (17), and Female No academic rank (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Texas College of Law Houston are: Management, with 32 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 31 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 16 employees.

Endowment

$51.6M

2023 Endowment

4.1%

decline from 2022

South Texas College of Law Houston has an endowment valued at about $51.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of South Texas College of Law Houston declined 4.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $39.2M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at South Texas College of Law Houston (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Law Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$25M

2023 Salaries

37.9%

growth from 2022

In 2023, South Texas College of Law Houston paid a median of $25M in salaries, which represents 65.6% of their overall expenditure ($38.1M) and a 37.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.29% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.41% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.77M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, South Texas College of Law Houston paid a total of $8.77M to 63 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

41 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

32 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at South Texas College of Law Houston were Professor with 41 employees, No academic rank with 14 employees, and Assistant professor with 6 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Texas College of Law Houston were Management with 32 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 31 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 16 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at South Texas College of Law Houston was Male Professor with 24 employees, Female Professor with 17 employees, and Female No academic rank with 8 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at South Texas College of Law Houston.

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