The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc
Houston, TX 77070
About The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc
The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc is a private trade and vocational school in Houston, Texas, enrolling about 3 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (100.0%) and White (0.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc | — | $57,042 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Texas (state median) | $9,940 | $8,031 | 184 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc really?
Evidence: average net price at The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc is $57,042.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $57,042 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $49,011 above the Texas median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $36,989 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
High completion indicates students finish programs at scale; it does not alone measure instructional quality or labor-market fit.
Financial profile
Avg. net price
$57,042
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc is known for
Top program completions
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 100% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc is a good school for those looking for high program completion rates.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc.
Campus
Location
Houston, TX
City / state
- ZIP
- 77070
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is about 2.8× the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Southwest
Size
Enrollment
3
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 4
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 85.00%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc 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 The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2015–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | — | — | $25,306 |
| 2016 | — | — | $29,117 |
| 2017 | — | — | $47,058 |
| 2018 | — | — | $45,640 |
| 2019 | — | — | $38,839 |
| 2020 | — | — | $40,531 |
| 2021 | — | — | $51,138 |
| 2022 | — | — | $59,523 |
| 2023 | — | — | $57,042 |
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc reported total enrollment of about 3 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 0% male and 100% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (100.0%), White (0.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (0.0%). About 85.00% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc in 2024 is 3 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
100.0%
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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
0.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
What do The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc graduates earn—and in which programs?
Financial value and program completions for The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc from College Scorecard and IPEDS extracts.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 1 programs by IPEDS completions (2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $20,239
- Texas median 4.0× the median ($5,060)
- Southwest median 3.6× the median ($5,699)
- U.S. median 2.8× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc at a glance
The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc
The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc is a private non-profit institution in Houston, TX.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Largest enrollment groups
- Black or African American100.0%White or Caucasian0.0%Hispanic or Latino0.0%
Schools near The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc
Other campuses in Houston, TX when available, plus nearby institutions in Texas.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Texas, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc located?
The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc is located in Houston, TX.
What is The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc is 100.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 3 applicants and 3 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $57,042 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc?
The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4 students, Black or African American (100.0%), White (0.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc?
The 150%-time completion rate is 0.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc public or private?
The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc is a private nonprofit institution located in Houston, TX.
Is The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc an HBCU?
No. The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc a tribal college?
No. The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.0%).
Is The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc 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
- Related geography & profiles
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.