| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welding Technology/Welder | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 201 | NOT OFFERED |
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco is a Less than 2-year, private (for-profit) school located in Weslaco, Texas. Its published tuition & fees of Welding Technology / Welder program, which is the largest program at the school, is $21,510 for the academic year 2024-2025.
A total of 521 students are attending the school and its graduation rate is 80%. South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco has 6 vocational programs.
The largest program at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco is Welding Technology / Welder and its 2025 tuition & fees are $21,510. For reference, the average tuition for the Welding Technology / Welder program of all trade schools in the United States is $10,695.
The following table shows the largest program information including tuition, books and supplies costs, program length, and average completion time.
| Program Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welding Technology / Welder | $21,510 | - | 57 Hours | 10 Months |
| National Average | $10,695 | - | 753 Hours | 9.71 Months |
| Dental Assisting / Assistant | $26,220 | - | 68 Hours | 15 Months |
| National Average | $16,730 | - | 239 Hours | 9.22 Months |
| Medical / Clinical Assistant (10 Months Program) | $19,735 | - | 57 Hours | 10 Months |
| National Average | $16,239 | - | 318 Hours | 9.35 Months |
| Medical / Clinical Assistant (13 Months Program) | $22,540 | - | 60 Hours | 13 Months |
| National Average | $16,239 | - | 318 Hours | 9.35 Months |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist / Coder | $27,070 | - | 72 Hours | 15 Months |
| National Average | $18,409 | - | 301 Hours | 10.40 Months |
| Truck and Bus Driver / Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | $3,500 | - | 160 Hours | 1 Months |
| National Average | $6,258 | - | 254 Hours | 2.98 Months |
For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees are $21,510 at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco. The total cost of attendance is $45,580 when a student lives off-campus.
| Tuition & Fees | $21,510 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | - |
| Room & Board | $11,490 |
| Other Living Expenses | $12,580 |
| Total Cost of Attendace (COA) | $45,580 |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Programs | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Overall Programs | 1 | NOT OFFERED | 4 | NOT OFFERED |
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco offers 5 certificate and vocational programs through less than 12-weeks Certificate and 2-Years Certificate programs. All certificate programs are conducted on-site education.
The following table summarizes the total number of completers by degree programs.
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welding Technology/Welder | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 201 | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | 44 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | 44 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 24 | NOT OFFERED |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 12 | NOT OFFERED |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 57 | NOT OFFERED |
The graduation rate at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco is 80%. The students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 an the retention rate is 83%.
| Graduation Rate | 80% |
|---|---|
| Retention Rate | 83%(full-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| Student Population | 521 Students |
| Number of Faculties | 25 Faculties |
| Number of Staffs | 48 Staffs |
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco provides a number of student services including academic/career counseling services, Placement services for completers.
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
|---|---|
| Employment services for students | No |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
| Library facilities at institution | Various Library Facilities Provided |