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Valley Grande Institute is in a large suburb, in Weslaco, Texas. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Valley Grande Institute earn degrees up to the Certificate.
The most common major fields study at the school include medical assistant and technician.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Valley Grande Institute offers open admission.
The school, in 2005, had 434 students (434 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at Valley Grande Institute are minorities.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies has as its primary mission the task to offer a program in Vocational Nursing as well as programs in the field of Allied Health. The Advisory Board, consisting of prominent members from the public and private sectors of business, public service, medical nd other fields, guide the school in all of its programming and plans. This kind of input from the committee enables Valley Grande Institute to stay ahead of industry and technologic change; in its committment to provide the lastest and best in technology, facilities, equipment, and training of the students."
More complete details are provided below.
Valley Grande Institute For Academic Studies
414 S Missouri Ave
Weslaco, TX 78596
General Phone: (956) 973-1945
Admissions Phone: (956) 973-1945
Financial Aid Phone: (956) 973-1945
http://www.valleygrandeinstitute.com
Valley Grande Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 268 | radiation therapist, pharmacy tech, electrocardiograph tech, allied health and medical assisting, medical lab assistant |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 67 | licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant |
| Medicine | 0 | health professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Valley Grande Institute in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 285 | 7 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 50 | 1 |
In 2005, Valley Grande Institute had a total enrollment of 434 students (434 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 3% |
| Hispanic | 97% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 6% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 0% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Weslaco, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (956) 973-1945
Financial Aid:
Valley Grande Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3612400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (956) 973-1945
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Valley Grande Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services
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