School Highlights
The College of Health Care Professions-Mcallen Campus serves 787 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 787 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
- Minority enrollment: 99%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
The College of Health Care Professions-Mcallen Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The College of Health Care Professions-Mcallen Campus
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
30 staff
73 staff
Number of Programs Offered
10
9
AccreditationAccred.
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
Student Body
The student population of The College of Health Care Professions-Mcallen Campus has grown by 104% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The The College of Health Care Professions-Mcallen Campus diversity score of 0.04 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
787 students
4,254 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
787 students
902 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
787 students
1,360 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
787 students
869 students
% Hispanic
98%
47%
% White
1%
25%
Diversity Score
0.04
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
51%
54%
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$37,336
$42,382
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2017)
$9,500
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2017)
$4,499
$5,250
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The College of Health Care Professions-Mcallen Campus's ranking?
The College of Health Care Professions-Mcallen Campus ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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