Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Rio Grande Valley College is Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training and the 2024 tuition and fees is $29,400. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training programs ($18,035). The length of the program is 1,765 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 13 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Rio Grande Valley College.
Tuition & Completion Time for 6 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training $29,400-1,765 Hours13 Months $18,035
2Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide $800-100 Hours1 Months $4,480
3Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist $1,400-490 Hours4 Months $3,862
4Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) $5,900-630 Hours5 Months $3,302
5Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse $30,492-60 Hours12 Months $48,241
6Medical/Clinical Assistant $15,450-900 Hours7 Months $16,239

Important Academic Statistics

Total 660 students attended Rio Grande Valley College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 19 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 16 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 30 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 49 (full-time) and 18 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Rio Grande Valley College is 73% and the retention rate is 61% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population660
Graduation Rate73%
Number of Faculty35
Student to Faculty Ratio30 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Rio Grande Valley College is $29,400 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
48% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,993 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$29,400
Books & Supplies-
Off-Campus Room & Board$19,125
Off-Campus Expenses$16,078
Average Financial Amount$4,993

Offered Certificate Programs

Rio Grande Valley College offers 9 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 555 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate20223
Less than 1-Year Certificate30146
2 Years Certificate40186
Total90555

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Rio Grande Valley College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 555 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 223 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
  • 146 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 186 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 12-Weeks CertificateLess than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 223 completers
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician23
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide200
Total223
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 146 completers
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant18
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)63
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist65
Total146
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 186 completers
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller0
Medical/Clinical Assistant29
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training144
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide13
Total186

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 660 students have enrolled into Rio Grande Valley College. By gender, 111 male and 549 female students are attending the school.
There are 3 White (0.45%), 3 Black/African American (0.45%), 650 Hispanic (98.48%), 3 Asian (0.45%), and 651 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total660111549
American Indian/Native American101
Asian321
Black/African American321
Hispanic650106544
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White312
Two More000
Un-Known000
Non-resident Alien000

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