Colleges in Cameron County, Texas
Cameron County is a county in Texas. According to Census data, the population is 227,239 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, eight colleges are active for serving college programs in Cameron County, Texas. In addition, there are 7 colleges located within 30 miles from Cameron County.
By school type, there are one public and six private schools. By school level, there are three 2-4 years schools (community colleges) and four less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
Seven schools offer undergraduate programs and No schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Cameron County, Texas is $3,748 for Texas residents and $13,313 for out-of-state students.
A total of 10,698 students enrolled in schools in Cameron County, Texas, of which 1,350 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Cameron County, Texas
The following table lists 8 colleges located in Cameron County, Texas ordered by distance from Cameron County. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
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| College Name | Distance From Cameron County | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Average Financial Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville Brownsville, TX Private, Less than 2 years valid | 4.69 miles | $19,735 | 423 | 78% | 14 to 1 | $5,270 |
| UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences - 03 Brownsville, TX Private, Less than 2 years valid | 4.84 miles | - | 24 | - | 5 to 1 | $4,109 |
| Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville Brownsville, TX Private, 2-4 years valid | 5.05 miles | $14,210 | 631 | 68% | 25 to 1 | $4,228 |
| Salon & Spa Institute Brownsville, TX Private, Less than 2 years valid | 5.22 miles | $12,125 | 71 | 100% | 25 to 1 | $3,598 |
| Mei Barber School Brownsville, TX Private, Less than 2 years valid | 6.93 miles | $11,075 | 91 | 76% | 25 to 1 | $7,480 |
| Texas Southmost College Brownsville, TX Public, 2-4 years valid | 7.16 miles | $4,948 | 8,828 | 30% | 23 to 1 | $6,084 |
| Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen Harlingen, TX Private, 2-4 years valid | 19.68 miles | $18,450 | 543 | 60% | 25 to 1 | $4,456 |
| UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-Harlingen Harlingen, TX Private, Less than 2 years valid | 19.83 miles | $12,650 | 87 | 64% | 12 to 1 | $5,373 |
| Average | - | $13,313 | 10,698 | 68% | 19 to 1 | $5,075 |