
The mission of South Texas Vo - Tech Institute is to provide stakeholders with personal and professional opportunities in a value-driven environment. From financial aid opportunities for qualified students to career services, students can expect STVT to help provide a progressive, career-oriented platform. Courses at STVT range from computers and dental to medical and automotive. Learn more about degree programs, certificate programs, and consumer disclosures at https://www.stvt.edu/stvt-disclosures today.
Weslaco Location
South Texas Vo – Tech Institute is located at 2419 E Haggar Ave in the city of Weslaco. This campus has a graduating class size which is close to 290 students annually. This campus provides services for students in the form of career counseling for students in need of help, job placement opportunities for students after graduation, and flexible courses for individuals who cannot make regular hours. You can learn more, including the school's consumer disclosures, by visiting stvt.edu.
Programs Offered
The following is a list of programs being offered at South Texas Vo – Tech Institute. Please note that the list may differ from programs currently being offered. Students should contact the school to ensure program availability.

Get more information about the programs offered by South Texas Vo – Tech Institute by clicking the request information to the right.
Medical Assistant (968 Hours)
The medical assistant program offered commonly takes about ten months to complete.
Program Details:
- Estimated tuition and fees: $19,000*
- Around 100 students completed the medical assistant program last year
- The length of the medical assistant program is about 10 months
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Welding (960 Hours)
The welding program takes about ten months for most students to complete.
Program Details:
- Estimated tuition and fees: $21,000*
- Based on published reports, around 70 students completed the welding program last year
- Students usually complete the welding program in 10 months
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Dental Assistant (968 Hours)
The dental assistant program takes about ten months for most students to complete.
Program Details:
- Estimated tuition and fees: $19,000*
- Last year, more than 40 students completed this program
- Students complete this program in usually 10 months
More details and school listings are available through our dental assistant schools profile page.
(720 Hours)
The program offered commonly takes about eight months to complete.
Program Details:
- Estimated tuition and fees: $18,000*
- Students complete this program in usually 8 months
Notes:
*Amounts for tuition, fees, and supplies are an estimate which are calculated based on historical data and should be solely used for informational purposes only.
**Repayment rates, earnings, and loan payments are estimates and should be treated as informational tools only, contact the school for official information.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average annual "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around -. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. The figures listed are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Note: Financial aid is only available for those who qualify, check with the school for details.
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 99% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 66% | $5,680 |
Receiving Student Loans | 93% | $6,602 |
Other Career Colleges
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to South Texas Vo – Tech Institute.
- Southern Careers Institute Inc - South Texas in Pharr, TX (15 miles away)
- Kaplan Career Institute - McAllen in McAllen, TX (15 miles away)
- South Texas Vocational Technical Institute - McAllen in McAllen, TX (17 miles away)
- Southern Careers Institute - Harlingen in Harlingen, TX (18 miles away)
- South Texas Vocational Technical Institute - Brownsville in Brownsville, TX (33 miles away)