Is South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco worth it?
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Weslaco, Texas (large suburb), part of the South Texas Vocational Technical Institute system. It awarded 300 certificates in 2024, most often in welding technology, medical assistant and dental assisting.
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco is part of South Texas Vocational Technical Institute
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$25,335
Median earnings 4 years after
$34,393
Median earnings 10 years after
$31,102
Average net price
$17,925
Completion rate
80%
Completions (2024)
300
Years to pay back
2.1 years
Students (undergrad)
521
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $22,869 | $28,749 | 2,008 |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | $30,105 | $45,650 | 809 |
| Ground Transportation | Undergraduate certificate | $46,909 | $53,208 | 615 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $22,506 | $30,738 | 582 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $19,134 | $28,047 | 574 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 125 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 84 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 62 |
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | Certificate under 12 weeks | 15 |
| Medical Office Assistant/Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 14 |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Texas. Counts under 10 are not published.
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