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Miller-Motte College-STVT-Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, Texas · Private for-profit career college

Welding schoolsMedical assistant programsDental assistant schoolsAuto mechanic schools
68%completion rate · Texas avg 64%
$15,917median debt of graduates
$26,349median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$31,102median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$26,460annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (Accredited)
Address: 2000 South Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78416 · Phone: 361232505735821 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Miller-Motte College-STVT-Corpus Christi is a private for-profit trade school in Corpus Christi, TX offering welding, medical assistant, and dental assistant programs, accredited by ACCSC.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 68.1% completion rate, near the state average of 63.5%, with median graduate debt of $15,917 and median earnings of $31,102 ten years after entry.

Annual cost of attendance at Miller-Motte College-STVT-Corpus Christi is $26,460, federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 82.7% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Miller-Motte College-… Miller-Motte College-…: 68.1% 68.1% Texas average Texas average: 63.5% 63.5% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$38,380$53,340$64,770
Medical assistants$31,200$39,520$46,180
Dental assistants$35,400$45,430$48,280
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$29,360$48,310$62,270

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 45 $31,614 $28,993 $13,000
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 42 $19,946 $19,082 $12,668
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 27 $19,844 $19,455 $10,835
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 20 $29,343 $27,657 $15,333

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

Miller-Motte College-STVT-Corpus Christi is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Corpus Christi, Texas. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and students can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, to pay for programs here. The campus offers four program families, with the most-awarded credentials being welding schools, medical assistant programs, and dental assistant schools.

Federal data show a completion rate of 68.1%, which is near the Texas state average of 63.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $15,917, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $31,102. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $26,460, and 82.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating the campus serves a largely lower-income student population. Enrollment is 533 undergraduates, with 134 trade completers reported.

This campus may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in fields like welding, medical assisting, or dental assisting rather than a traditional multi-year degree path; program lengths themselves are not reported here, so applicants should confirm schedules directly with the school. Prospective students can verify accreditation status with the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review official outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling. Any figures not listed above, such as specific program lengths or placement outcomes, are not reported for this campus in federal data.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

The campus offers four program families, most notably welding schools, medical assistant programs, and dental assistant schools, along with auto mechanic training.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 68.1%, which is near the Texas state average of 63.5%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt for graduates is reported at $15,917 per federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $31,102.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is reported at $26,460.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a private for-profit school, which can mean higher relative costs and different accreditation standards than public institutions; students should compare outcome data carefully.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm schedules.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review federal outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?456931.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The school's focused programs in welding, medical assisting, and dental assisting may suit career changers seeking hands-on training, though specific fit for adult learners is not detailed in federal data.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at 361-232-5057 or visit https://www.stvt.edu/ for details.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach the school by phone at 361-232-5057 or visit their website at https://www.stvt.edu/ for application information.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data against other nearby trade schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard for nearby program comparisons.

Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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