South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Brownsville, TX. It offers 6 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page.
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville is Medical/Clinical Assistant and the 2025 tuition and fees is $19,735. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Medical/Clinical Assistant programs ($16,239). The length of the program is 51 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 10 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $19,735 | - | 51 Hours | 10 Months | $16,239 |
| 2 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $22,540 | - | 60 Hours | 13 Months | $16,239 |
| 3 | Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | $19,040 | - | 50 Hours | 10 Months | $13,584 |
| 4 | Dental Assisting/Assistant | $26,220 | - | 68 Hours | 15 Months | $16,730 |
| 5 | Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | $3,500 | - | 160 Hours | 1 Months | $6,258 |
| 6 | Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | $27,040 | - | 72 Hours | 15 Months | $18,409 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 423 students attended South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 13 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 11 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 30 (full-time) and 11 (part-time).
The graduation rate of South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville is 78% and the retention rate is 85% at the school.
| Student Population | 423 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 78% |
| Number of Faculty | 24 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville is $19,735
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
79% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,270 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $19,735 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | - |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $11,490 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $12,580 |
| Average Financial Amount | $5,270 |
Offered Certificate Programs
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville offers 6 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, 212 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 1 | 0 | 31 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 4 | 0 | 175 |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 212 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 212 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 31 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 6 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 175 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and Materials Moving | ✕ | 31 completers |
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | ✕ | 31 |
| Total | 31 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 6 completers |
| Medical Office Assistant/Specialist | ✕ | 6 |
| Total | 6 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 5 completers |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 5 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 170 completers |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 48 |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | ✕ | 0 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 122 |
| Total | 175 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 423 students have enrolled into South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville. By gender, 187 male and 236 female students are attending the school.
There are 93 White (21.99%), 3 Black/African American (0.71%), 322 Hispanic (76.12%), and 326 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 423 | 187 | 236 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Black/African American | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 322 | 127 | 195 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 93 | 56 | 37 |
| Two More | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 1900 North Expressway, Suite O, Brownsville, TX
- 956-554-3515
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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