Vet Tech Institute of Houston

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,960

2023 Average Net Price

$14,793

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

82.7%

52 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

190

100% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

60%

12 Graduates

About

Vet Tech Institute of Houston is a higher education institution located in Harris County, TX. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Vet Tech Institute of Houston were Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant (134 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 134 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Vet Tech Institute of Houston. 89.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 10.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (53 degrees), 1.18 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (45 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Vet Tech Institute of Houston is $13,960, which is $−1,204 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Vet Tech Institute of Houston was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 172 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Vet Tech Institute of Houston is $13,960, which is $1,204 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,793.

In 2023, 69% of undergraduate students attending Vet Tech Institute of Houston received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,960

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Vet Tech Institute of Houston was $13,960. The cost of tuition at Vet Tech Institute of Houston is $−1,204 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Vet Tech Institute of Houston (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,793

2023 Value

10.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Vet Tech Institute of Houston had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,793. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Vet Tech Institute of Houston grew by 10.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Vet Tech Institute of Houston (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.

Other Student Expenses

$5,400

Room and Board

$860

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Vet Tech Institute of Houston was of $5,400 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $860. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4.88% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Vet Tech Institute of Houston (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

69% of undergraduate students at Vet Tech Institute of Houston received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 15.9% with respect to 2022, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Vet Tech Institute of Houston (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Vet Tech Institute of Houston was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 172 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.

Admissions

Vet Tech Institute of Houston received 52 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 25.7% annual growth. Out of those 52 applicants, 43 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 82.7% acceptance rate.

There were 190 students enrolled at Vet Tech Institute of Houston in 2023.

Vet Tech Institute of Houston has an overall enrollment yield of 53.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

82.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

Accepted Out of 52

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Vet Tech Institute of Houston was 82.7% (43 admissions from 52 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 68.6%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 25.7%, while admissions declined by 10.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Vet Tech Institute of Houston (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Vet Tech Institute of Houston in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Vet Tech Institute of Houston had a total enrollment of 190 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Vet Tech Institute of Houston is 190 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Vet Tech Institute of Houston are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Vet Tech Institute of Houston, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.4% Hispanic or Latino, 28.4% White, 16.3% Black or African American, 4.21% Two or More Races, 1.05% Asian, and 0.526% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Vet Tech Institute of Houston in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (40.8%), followed by White Female (27.4%) and Black or African American Female (13.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Vet Tech Institute of Houston in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 190 students. The full-time enrollment at Vet Tech Institute of Houston is 190 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Vet Tech Institute of Houston are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Vet Tech Institute of Houston (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

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 Vet Tech Institute of Houston was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Vet Tech Institute of Houston had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Vet Tech Institute of Houston (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
90 enrolled students
White
54 enrolled students
Black or African American
31 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Vet Tech Institute of Houston is 47.4% Hispanic or Latino, 28.4% White, 16.3% Black or African American, 4.21% Two or More Races, 1.05% Asian, and 0.526% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 106 more women than men received degrees from Vet Tech Institute of Houston. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Vet Tech Institute of Houston is hispanic or latino (53 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (45 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Vet Tech Institute of Houston is Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant (134 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Vet Tech Institute of Houston, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (134 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Vet Tech Institute of Houston are Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (27,748 people), Other managers (25,655 people), Veterinarians (17,183 people), Sales representatives, wholesale & manufacturing (15,097 people), and Agricultural & food scientists (13,258 people).

The most specialized majors at Vet Tech Institute of Houston in 2023 are Agriculture (134 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

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 Vet Tech Institute of Houston are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Vet Tech Institute of Houston are Agriculture (134 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

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 Vet Tech Institute of Houston 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 Vet Tech Institute of Houston are Agriculture (134 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Vet Tech Institute of Houston.

Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant

Most Common (2023)

134 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Vet Tech Institute of Houston was Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant with 134 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Vet Tech Institute of Houston according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

120

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Vet Tech Institute of Houston, which is 0.117 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (120).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Vet Tech Institute of Houston by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Vet Tech Institute of Houston in Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant, which is 0.117 times less than the 120 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 120 degrees were awarded to men at Vet Tech Institute of Houston in Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant, which is 8.57 times more than the 14 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

54%

100% Completion Time

85%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 54% of students graduating from Vet Tech Institute of Houston completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 85% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 85% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Vet Tech Institute of Houston is Female and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
53 degrees awarded
White
45 degrees awarded
Black or African American
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Vet Tech Institute of Houston is hispanic or latino (53 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (45 degrees).

5.22% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
47 degrees awarded
White Female
37 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Vet Tech Institute of Houston is hispanic or latino female (47 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (37 degrees).

Operations

Vet Tech Institute of Houston employs 10 Instructors. Most academics at Vet Tech Institute of Houston are Female Instructor (9), and Male Instructor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Vet Tech Institute of Houston are: Management, with 4 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 4 employees, and Sales and related with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.57M

2023 Salaries

12.1%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Vet Tech Institute of Houston paid a median of $1.57M in salaries, a 12.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.85% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.00164% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$731k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Vet Tech Institute of Houston paid a total of $731k to 10 employees working as instructors, which represents 46.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

10 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

4 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Vet Tech Institute of Houston was Instructor with 10 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Vet Tech Institute of Houston were Management with 4 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 4 employees, and Sales and related with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Vet Tech Institute of Houston was Female Instructor with 9 employees, and Male Instructor with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Vet Tech Institute of Houston.

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