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McAllen Colleges

McAllen Colleges and Schools

Colleges in McAllen

There are at least 6 colleges in McAllen, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 17,609 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 11,431 full-time students.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Texas Colleges.

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Kaplan Career Institute
McAllen, Texas

Offers career training and degree programs in business, health care, information systems, legal studies, secretarial science studies, and specialized technology.

  • Programs: Computer Networking, HVAC Electrical Construction, Information Technology, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma
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South Texas Vocational Technical Institute
McAllen, Texas

Offers career training in a variety of fields. Located at three campuses in Texas.

  • Programs: Accounting, Health and Human Services, Language, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical and Pharmaceutical, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Paralegal
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma
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McAllen Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

San Antonio College of Medical and Dental Assistants - McAllen
1500 S. Jackson
McAllen, Texas 78503

  • Programs: medical assistant, medical secretary, pharmacy tech, electrician, dental assistant, computer support, information science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 690 students, 690 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

South Texas College
3201 W Pecan
McAllen, Texas 78502-9701

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: elementary school teaching, business, general studies, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, secondary teaching, EMT paramedic, criminal justice and safety.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 16,233 students, 10,249 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

South Texas Vocational Technical Institute - McAllen
2400 Daffodil Ave.
McAllen, Texas 78501

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: medical assistant, office data entry, general office occupations, legal assistant, pharmacy tech, accounting technology, medical lab tech, child development.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 308 students, 268 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

University of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences
8401 N 10th St
McAllen, Texas 78504

  • Programs: cosmetology, technical teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 378 students, 224 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2005.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Edinburg Colleges148,46517,048592
Pharr Colleges246,660945 
Weslaco Colleges326,935673 

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