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Weslaco Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Weslaco

There are at least 4 colleges in Weslaco, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 630 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 540 full-time students.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Weslaco; see particularly McAllen, Harlingen, and Edinburg 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
Weslaco, 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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Weslaco Open Admission Colleges

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

Advanced Barber College and Hair Design
2818 S International
Weslaco, Texas 78596

  • Programs: barber, personal and culinary services, education courses.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 54 students, 54 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

South Texas Vo-Tech Institute
2419 E Haggar Ave
Weslaco, Texas 78596

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: nursing assistant, medical secretary, general office occupations, accounting, medical lab tech, pharmacy tech, legal secretary, home health aide.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 206 students, 116 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies
345 S. Texas Blvd.
Weslaco, Texas 78596

  • Programs: radiation therapist, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, pharmacy tech, electrocardiograph tech, medical lab assistant, allied health and medical assisting, health professions.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 370 students, 370 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. 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
Harlingen Colleges357,5645,866398
Mcallen Colleges4106,41421,413 
Pharr Colleges146,660236 

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