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South Texas Vo Tech Institute is found in Weslaco, TX. Weslaco is a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Certificate at South Texas Vo Tech Institute.
The school is known for its programs in office and administration, nursing and emergency medicine, and medical adminstration.
South Texas Vo Tech Institute accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Students numbered 206 in 2007 at South Texas Vo Tech Institute. The school has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at South Texas Vo Tech Institute are male.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Helping people achieve better lifestyles through career education."
More complete details are provided below.
South Texas Vo Tech Institute
2419 E Haggar Ave
Weslaco, TX 78596
General Phone: (956) 969-1564
http://www.stvt.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 123 | nursing assistant, home health aide |
| Medical Administration | 89 | medical secretary |
| Office And Administration | 34 | general office occupations, administrative assistant |
| Medical Support And Technology | 30 | medical lab tech, pharmacy tech, phlebotomy |
| Business And Management | 22 | accounting |
| Law | 6 | legal secretary, legal assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | child development |
Number of programs and degrees for South Texas Vo Tech Institute in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 304 | 12 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 6 |
In 2007, South Texas Vo Tech Institute had a total enrollment of 206 students (116 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 1% |
| Hispanic | 97% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 91 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 37% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Weslaco, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
South Texas Vo Tech Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2548800)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets South Texas Vo Tech Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career services Offers part-time study On-campus library
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