South Texas College ranks in the top 100 community colleges in the nation out of more than 1,100 community colleges in awarding associate degrees according to the national education journal Community College Week. STC ranks third in the nation in awarding associate degrees to Hispanic students.
“We are very proud of our continued accomplishment and I must thank our entire Board of Trustees, administration, faculty and staff for their support of our mission and vision,” said Dr. Shirley A. Reed, STC president. “We are focused on creating a college-going culture in the Rio Grande Valley and our continued high rankings prove that we are headed in the right direction.”
According to the publication’s June report “Top 100 Associate Degree Producers,” STC also ranks in the top 50 in the nation for awarding degrees in the fields of criminal justice, multi/interdisciplinary studies, parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies, and security and protective services.
Community College Week ranks colleges based on the number of degrees granted annually. The data is collected by the National Center for Education Statistics. For additional information about the publication and its national rankings visit www.ccweek.com.
For additional information South Texas College visit www.southtexascollege.edu or call 872-8311.
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2008 South Texas College graduates.