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Southwest University at El Paso
El Paso, Texas · Private for-profit university
Address: 1414 Geronimo, El Paso, TX 79925 · Phone: (915) 778-4001 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Southwest University at El Paso is a private for-profit trade school in El Paso, Texas, offering medical assistant, auto mechanic, and medical billing & coding programs, accredited by ABHES, CCNE, and JRCERT.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of Southwest University at El Paso carry a median debt of $20,000 and earn a median of $29,648 ten years after entry; the campus completion rate is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Southwest University at El Paso; contact the school for current tuition. It participates in Title IV federal aid, and 82.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $31,200 | $39,520 | $46,180 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $29,360 | $48,310 | $62,270 |
| Medical records specialists | $34,440 | $48,860 | $63,970 |
| Surgical technologists | $39,950 | $65,220 | $80,790 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,380 | $53,340 | $64,770 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $48,550 | $78,630 | $93,830 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 311 | $19,440 | $16,580 | $17,367 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 35 | $29,433 | $25,826 | $20,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 32 | $20,953 | $21,234 | $20,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 26 | $45,828 | $48,041 | $41,654 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 24 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 24 | $29,433 | $25,826 | $20,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 16 | $45,828 | $48,041 | $41,654 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 10 | $18,573 | $17,246 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 7 | $45,828 | $48,041 | $41,654 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Southwest University at El Paso is a private for-profit trade and career school located in El Paso, Texas. It participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for programs. The campus is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Its most-awarded trade programs are medical assistant programs, auto mechanic training, and medical billing and coding, alongside offerings in surgical technology, welding, and radiology technology, across nine program families total.
Federal data shows the state average completion rate for Texas is 63.5%, though this campus's own completion rate and how it compares to that state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $20,000, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $29,648. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 82.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus may suit students seeking short, focused entry into healthcare support roles like medical assisting or billing and coding, or hands-on fields like auto mechanics, rather than longer degree paths, based on the program families listed; specific program lengths are not reported here. Career changers should independently verify accreditation status and program details directly with the school, and can review official federal outcome figures through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Southwest University at El Paso offers medical assistant programs, auto mechanic training, medical billing & coding, surgical technology, welding, and radiology technology, among nine program families total. Medical assistant programs are by far the largest, with 321 completers reported.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited, with accreditation from the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can apply for FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants and federal loans.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's specific completion rate and its comparison to the Texas state average (63.5%) are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $20,000, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $29,648.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (915) 778-4001 for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing, ownership structure, and how aid and outcomes are reported compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm program duration for a given trade.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation and review federal outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?451556, or contact the school directly via its website, https://southwestuniversity.edu/.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Based on the program families listed, such as medical assisting and billing/coding, this campus may suit career changers seeking focused entry into healthcare or automotive fields, though specific program lengths and scheduling are not reported here.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Southwest University at El Paso by phone at (915) 778-4001 or through its website at https://southwestuniversity.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; consult the College Scorecard for side-by-side data on similar institutions.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.