South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Weslaco, TX. It offers 6 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (11/11/1982 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco is Welding Technology/Welder and the 2025 tuition and fees is $21,510. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Welding Technology/Welder programs ($10,695). The length of the program is 57 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-Weslaco.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welding Technology/Welder | $21,510 | - | 57 Hours | 10 Months | $10,695 |
| 2 | Dental Assisting/Assistant | $26,220 | - | 68 Hours | 15 Months | $16,730 |
| 3 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $19,735 | - | 57 Hours | 10 Months | $16,239 |
| 4 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $22,540 | - | 60 Hours | 13 Months | $16,239 |
| 5 | Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | $27,070 | - | 72 Hours | 15 Months | $18,409 |
| 6 | Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | $3,500 | - | 160 Hours | 1 Months | $6,258 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 521 students attended South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 22 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 3 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 45 (full-time) and 3 (part-time).
The graduation rate of South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco is 80% and the retention rate is 83% at the school.
| Student Population | 521 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 80% |
| Number of Faculty | 25 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco is $21,510
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
84% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,664 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $21,510 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | - |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $11,490 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $12,580 |
| Average Financial Amount | $5,664 |
Offered Certificate Programs
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco 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, 300 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 | 15 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 1 | 0 | 14 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 4 | 0 | 271 |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 300 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 300 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 15 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 14 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 271 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and Materials Moving | ✕ | 15 completers |
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | ✕ | 15 |
| Total | 15 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 14 completers |
| Medical Office Assistant/Specialist | ✕ | 14 |
| Total | 14 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 125 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 125 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 146 completers |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 62 |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | ✕ | 0 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 84 |
| Total | 271 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 521 students have enrolled into South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco. By gender, 295 male and 226 female students are attending the school.
There are 19 White (3.65%), 3 Black/African American (0.58%), 484 Hispanic (92.90%), 1 Asian (0.19%), and 497 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 521 | 295 | 226 |
| American Indian/Native American | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black/African American | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 484 | 274 | 210 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| Two More | 11 | 8 | 3 |
| Un-Known | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 1600 North Westgate Drive, Suite 400, Weslaco, TX
- 956-969-1564
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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