Rio Grande Valley College
Rio Grande Valley College is a Private, 2-4 years school located in Pharr, TX. It offers 11 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (12/1/2010 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Rio Grande Valley College is Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training and the 2025 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.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $29,400 | - | 1,765 Hours | 13 Months | $18,035 |
| 2 | Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | $30,592 | - | 60 Hours | 12 Months | $48,241 |
| 3 | Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | $900 | - | 100 Hours | 2 Months | $4,480 |
| 4 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $15,550 | - | 900 Hours | 7 Months | $16,239 |
| 5 | Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | $6,000 | - | 630 Hours | 6 Months | $3,302 |
| 6 | Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | $1,500 | - | 400 Hours | 4 Months | $3,862 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 832 students attended Rio Grande Valley College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 23 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 8 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 30 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 74 (full-time) and 9 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Rio Grande Valley College is 72% and the retention rate is 69% at the school.
| Student Population | 832 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 72% |
| Number of Faculty | 31 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 30 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 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.
63% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,436 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $29,400 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | - |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $14,535 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $14,127 |
| Average Financial Amount | $6,436 |
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, 581 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 2 | 0 | 87 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 3 | 0 | 131 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 4 | 0 | 363 |
| Total | 9 | 0 | 581 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Rio Grande Valley College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 581 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 87 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 131 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 363 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 87 completers |
| Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 87 |
| Total | 87 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 131 completers |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | ✕ | 30 |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | ✕ | 45 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | ✕ | 56 |
| Total | 131 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 363 completers |
| Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | ✕ | 0 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 64 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 299 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 363 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 832 students have enrolled into Rio Grande Valley College. By gender, 140 male and 692 female students are attending the school.
There are 5 White (0.60%), 3 Black/African American (0.36%), 815 Hispanic (97.96%), 6 Asian (0.72%), and 818 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 832 | 140 | 692 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Black/African American | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 815 | 135 | 680 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Two More | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 5419 North Cage Boulevard, Pharr, TX
- 956-781-6800
- School Website
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