South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco

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2021 Average Net Price

$18,609

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.439%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

332

92.2% Full-Time

About

South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco is a higher education institution located in Hidalgo County, TX. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco were Welding Technology (117 degrees awarded), Medical Assistant (72 degrees), and Dental Assisting (45 degrees).

In 2021, 245 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco. 48.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 51.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (232 degrees), 29 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (8 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,609.

In 2021, 84% of undergraduate students attending South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$18,609

2021 Value

31.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,609. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco grew by 31.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 9.09% with respect to 2020, when 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.439%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco was 0.439%, which represents 3 out of the 683 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco had a total enrollment of 332 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco is 306 students and the part-time enrollment is 26. This means that 92.2% of students enrolled at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco, both undergraduate and graduate, is 92.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.72% White, 0.904% Two or More Races, and 0.602% Black or African American.

Students enrolled at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (49%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (43.5%) and White Male (3.27%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

92.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 332 students. The full-time enrollment at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco is 306 and the part-time enrollment is 26.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
308 enrolled students
White
19 enrolled students
Two or More Races
3 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco is 92.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.72% White, 0.904% Two or More Races, and 0.602% Black or African American. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 9 fewer women than men received degrees from South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco is hispanic or latino (232 degrees awarded). There were 29 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (8 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco is Welding Technology (117 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (72 degrees) and Dental Assisting (45 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (117 degrees awarded) and Health (128 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco are Registered nurses (1,331,984 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco in 2021 are Precision Production (117 degrees awarded) and Health (128 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco are Precision Production (117 degrees awarded) and Health (128 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,441,543 people), Outpatient care centers (214,960 people), Elementary & secondary schools (206,921 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,299 people).

The most specialized majors at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco are Precision Production (117 degrees awarded) and Health (128 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco.

Most Common (2021)

Welding Technology
117 degree-majors awarded
Medical Assistant
72 degree-majors awarded
Dental Assisting
45 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco was Welding Technology with 117 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

127

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

118

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 127 degrees were awarded to men at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco, which is 1.08 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (118).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 112 degrees were awarded to men at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco in Welding Technology, which is 22.4 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 66 degrees were awarded to men at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco in Medical Assistant, which is 11 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

71%

100% Completion Time

71%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 71% of students graduating from South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 71% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 71% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
232 degrees awarded
White
8 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco is hispanic or latino (232 degrees awarded). There were 29 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (8 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Male
119 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
113 degrees awarded
White Male
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco is hispanic or latino male (119 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (113 degrees).