Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies

Weslaco, TX · Private nonprofit · Certificate degree-granting

Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies, based in Weslaco, Texas, is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. With 84 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $33,472 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 84.4%. Mmedian graduate debt is $9,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.52x. The average net price after financial aid is $12,051 per year. The most popular programs include Practical Nursing, Allied Health & Medical Assisting, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, and Health Services Administration.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$33,472
Graduation Rate
84.4%
Median Debt
$9,500
Average Net Price
$12,051
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.78x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.52x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
84
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
40.3%

Cost

In-State Tuition
Not reported
Out-of-State Tuition
Not reported
Pell Grant Rate
95.2%
Federal Loan Rate
95.2%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$12,079
Income $30K–$48K
$12,415
Income $48K–$75K
$8,680

Student Demographics

Women
82.8%
White
0.0%
Black
0.0%
Hispanic
95.2%
Asian
0.0%
Two or More Races
0.0%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
24.2%

Accreditations

Programs (4)

Undergraduate Certificate (4)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Practical Nursing $36,642 59
Allied Health & Medical Assisting $28,810 16
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment $31,943 9
Health Services Administration $21,565 5

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