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South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville
Brownsville, Texas · Private for-profit
Address: 1900 North Expressway, Suite O, Brownsville, TX 78521 · Phone: (956) 554-3515 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville is a private for-profit trade school in Brownsville, Texas offering medical assistant, dental assistant, and CDL training programs, accredited by ACCSC.
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville has a 77.7% completion rate, above the Texas state average of 63.5%, with median graduate debt of $15,917 and median earnings of $31,102 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville is $23,782, federal financial aid can be used here, and 75.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $31,200 | $39,520 | $46,180 |
| Dental assistants | $35,400 | $45,430 | $48,280 |
| Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers | $38,150 | $56,290 | $64,820 |
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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 121 | $19,946 | $19,082 | $12,668 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 60 | $19,844 | $19,455 | $10,835 |
| Ground Transportation | Certificate, under 300 hours | 24 | $42,409 | $30,988 | not reported |
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.
About this school
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville is a private for-profit trade school located in Brownsville, Texas. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus's most-awarded programs are medical assistant programs, dental assistant schools, and CDL / truck driving schools.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 77.7%, which is above the Texas state average of 63.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $15,917, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $31,102. Annual cost of attendance is reported at $23,782, and 75.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a largely low-income student population.
This campus, with 423 undergraduates and 205 trade completers, is set in a midsize city and offers programs across medical assisting, dental assisting, and commercial driving. Program length details for adult or career-changer fit are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students can verify accreditation status directly with the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus's top programs are medical assistant programs, dental assistant schools, and CDL / truck driving schools, across 3 program families total.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, with a status of '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 77.7%, which is above the Texas state average of 63.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $15,917, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $31,102, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $23,782.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels and financial aid eligibility compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (956) 554-3515 or visit https://www.stvt.edu/ for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?456922.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Specific fit for adult career-changers, such as schedule flexibility, is not reported in federal data; contact the school directly to discuss.
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; check with the school or relevant state licensing board.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (956) 554-3515 or through its website, https://www.stvt.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in federal data; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?456922 to compare campuses directly.
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.