South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville is a private for-profit trade school in Brownsville, Texas, enrolling about 423 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 77.66% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $31,102 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $16,277 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 423 99.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 77.66%
- First-Generation Students: 58.6%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 5.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 717
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville: what the data shows
Common questions about South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville?
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville is located in Brownsville, TX (ZIP 78521).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville public or private?
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville cost?
Average net price after aid: $16,277.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $15,834 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,854 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $23,015 |
How big is South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville?
Total enrollment: 423 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 717 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville?
150%-time completion rate: 77.66%.
First-year retention: 85.4%.
What do graduates of South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville earn?
Median earnings: $26,349 six years after entry; $31,102 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $15,917.
75.71% of students receive Pell grants.
What is South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (122 completions)
- Dental Assisting/Assistant (48 completions)
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor (31 completions)
- 05.1071 (6 completions)
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician (5 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 77.66%; median earnings $31,102 at 10 years; net price $16,277. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$16,277
2024 Value
In 2024 South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,277.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$65,108 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$16,277 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville.
Financial Aid by Income Level
75.71% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
75.52% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $27,378 |
| 2014 | — | — | $25,833 |
| 2015 | — | — | $23,771 |
| 2016 | — | — | $23,732 |
| 2017 | — | — | $23,948 |
| 2018 | — | — | $24,357 |
| 2019 | — | — | $26,306 |
| 2020 | — | — | $26,991 |
| 2021 | — | — | $18,041 |
| 2022 | — | — | $20,359 |
| 2023 | — | — | $19,274 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville reported total enrollment of about 423 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 44% male and 56% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (76.1%), White (22.0%), and Two or More Races (0.9%). About 75.71% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 58.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville in 2024 is 423 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 717 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
85.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 76.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
75.00% 100% Completion Time
77.66% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 75.00% of students graduating from South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 21% male / 79% female
- Dental Assisting/Assistant: 17% male / 83% female
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 90% male / 10% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville.
Return on Investment
$15,917 Median Student Debt
$31,102 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
51.18% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
377.70% Return on Investment
5.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville.
Top Programs by Completions
5 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 122 completions
2. Dental Assisting/Assistant: 48 completions
3. Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 31 completions
4. 05.1071: 6 completions
5. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician: 5 completions
Most popular programs at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,775
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville is a private for-profit institution located in Brownsville, TX. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Medical/Clinical Assistant, Dental Assisting/Assistant, Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor. Enrollment is approximately 423 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (76.1%), White (22.0%), Two or More Races (0.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 77.66%. Approximately 75.71% of students receive Pell Grants. About 58.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Brownsville, TX 78521
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville located?
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville is located in Brownsville, TX.
How much does South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $16,277 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville?
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville reports undergraduate enrollment of about 717 students, Hispanic or Latino (76.1%), White (22.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville?
About 58.6% of students at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville earn?
Median earnings are $26,349 six years after entry and $31,102 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville?
The 150%-time completion rate is 77.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $15,917.
Is South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville public or private?
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville is a private for-profit institution located in Brownsville, TX.
Is South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville an HBCU?
No. South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville a tribal college?
No. South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville reports 76.1% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Texas trade schools profile
- Brownsville, Texas city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.