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McAllen Colleges

McAllen Colleges and Schools

Colleges in McAllen

There are at least 4 colleges in McAllen, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 21,413 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 13,658 full-time students.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than McAllen; see particularly Weslaco colleges.

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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South Texas Vocational Technical Institute
McAllen, Texas

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

  • Programs: Business And Management, Construction Trades, Engineering Technician, Law, Liberal Arts, Mechanics And Repair, Medical Support And Technology, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma
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McAllen Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

San Antonio College of Medical and Dental Assistants-McAllen
1500 S. Jackson
McAllen, Texas 78503-1625

  • Programs: medical assistant, medical secretary, pharmacy tech, electrician, dental assistant, computer networking, computer support.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 1,187 students, 1,187 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: interdisciplinary studies, business, general studies, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, child development, criminal justice and safety, biology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 19,827 students, 12,192 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

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

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 399 students, 279 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 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Edinburg Colleges148,46517,435988
Pharr Colleges146,660236 
Weslaco Colleges426,935630 

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