Business/Commerce, General
Associate's degree · Texas Southmost College · Brownsville, TX
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Business/Commerce, General at Texas Southmost College earn a median of $25,873 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $49,927 four years after graduating (middle half: $33,112–$69,450). Median debt is $10,179, about 39% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Business/Commerce, General (Associate's degree) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Strayer University-Texas Farmers Branch | $44,154 | $32,140 |
| DeVry University-Texas Irving | $43,716 | $26,339 |
| Austin Community College District Austin | $43,267 | $9,000 |
| Blinn College District Brenham | $34,483 | $12,000 |
| Dallas College Dallas | $34,095 | $9,000 |
| Collin County Community College District McKinney | $33,937 | $5,671 |
| San Jacinto Community College Pasadena | $33,572 | $9,950 |
| Lone Star College System The Woodlands | $32,376 | $6,750 |
| Alvin Community College Alvin | $30,445 | — |
| Wharton County Junior College Wharton | $29,619 | $12,000 |
| Texarkana College Texarkana | $27,674 | $11,297 |
| El Paso Community College El Paso | $25,900 | $4,900 |
| South Texas College McAllen | $24,738 | — |
Highest-paying Business/Commerce, General programs nationwide →
Other programs at Texas Southmost College
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's degree
$61,406 - Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate
$46,052 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree
$25,923 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$22,111 - Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate
$20,461 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsAssociate's degree
$10,576 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate's degree
$33,233 - Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesUndergraduate certificate
$26,009 - Social WorkAssociate's degree
$32,139 - Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and InspectionUndergraduate certificate
$52,832 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree
$65,101
Frequently asked questions
How much do Business/Commerce, General graduates from Texas Southmost College make?
The median salary is $25,873 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $10,179.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.