South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco (228200)

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2023 Average Net Price
$18,801
After Financial Aid
2019 Default Rate
0.439%
on Student Loans
2023 Enrolled Students
263
99.2% Full-Time

About

South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco (228200) is a higher education institution located in Hidalgo County, TX. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco (228200) were Welding Technology (119 degrees awarded), Medical Assistant (98 degrees), and Dental Assisting (51 degrees).

In 2023, 290 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco (228200). 55.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (267 degrees), 24.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (11 degrees).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco (228200) was 0.439%, corresponding to 3 out of the 683 total borrowers.

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,801.

In 2023, 91% of undergraduate students attending South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco (228200) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$18,801
2023 Value
0.0532%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco (228200) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,801. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco (228200) grew by 0.0532%.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

91%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
86%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco (228200) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 3.19% with respect to 2022, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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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
3
Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco (228200) 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.

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Enrollment

South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco (228200) had a total enrollment of 263 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco (228200) is 261 students and the part-time enrollment is 2. This means that 99.2% of students enrolled at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco (228200) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco (228200), both undergraduate and graduate, is 93.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.66% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 1.52% Black or African American, 1.14% White, 0.76% Two or More Races, 0.38% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.38% Asian.

Students enrolled at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco (228200) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (48.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (44.6%) and White Female (2.33%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

99.2%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco (228200) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 263 students. The full-time enrollment at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco (228200) is 261 and the part-time enrollment is 2.

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Retention Rate over Time

80%
2023 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 (228200) was 80%.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    245 enrolled students
  2. Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders
    7 enrolled students
  3. Black or African American
    4 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco (228200) is 93.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.66% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 1.52% Black or African American, 1.14% White, 0.76% Two or More Races, 0.38% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.38% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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Graduates

In 2023, 32 more women than men received degrees from South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco (228200). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco (228200) is hispanic or latino (267 degrees awarded). There were 24.3 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (11 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco (228200) is Welding Technology (119 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (98 degrees) and Dental Assisting (51 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco (228200), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (119 degrees awarded), Health (171 degrees), and Transportation (0 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 (228200) are Registered nurses (1,453,161 people), Medical & health services managers (156,452 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,116 people), Pharmacists (133,612 people), and Physicians (108,180 people).

The most specialized majors at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco (228200) in 2023 are Precision Production (119 degrees awarded), Health (171 degrees), and Transportation (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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 (228200) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco (228200) are Precision Production (119 degrees awarded), Health (171 degrees), and Transportation (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools
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 (228200) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

The most specialized majors at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco (228200) are Precision Production (119 degrees awarded), Health (171 degrees), and Transportation (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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 (228200).
Most Common (2023)
  1. Welding Technology
    119 degrees awarded
  2. Medical Assistant
    98 degrees awarded
  3. Dental Assisting
    51 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco (228200) was Welding Technology with 119 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

129
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
161
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 129 degrees were awarded to men at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco (228200), which is 0.801 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (161).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 108 degrees were awarded to men at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco (228200) in Welding Technology, which is 9.82 times more than the 11 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 83 degrees were awarded to men at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco (228200) in Medical Assistant, which is 5.53 times more than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

65%
100% Completion Time
71%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 65% of students graduating from South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco (228200) 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 73% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    267 degrees awarded
  2. White
    11 degrees awarded
  3. Two or More Races
    8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco (228200) is hispanic or latino (267 degrees awarded). There were 24.3 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (11 degrees).

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

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. Hispanic or Latino Female
    150 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino Male
    117 degrees awarded
  3. White Female
    6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco (228200) is hispanic or latino female (150 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (117 degrees).

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Operations

Salary Expenditure

$1.54M
2023 Salaries
16%
growth from 2022

In 2023, South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco (228200) paid a median of $1.54M in salaries, a 16% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.01% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 11.2% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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