Northwest Vista College

Northwest Vista College is a public two-year institution located in San Antonio, Texas, within a large city setting. The college enrolls 25,141 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 40.17 out of 100. Its completion rate is 37% (IPEDS 2023), and its retention rate is 65% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers career and technical programs across multiple credential levels, including certificates in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects; Laser and Optical Technology/Technician; Clinical Research Coordinator; Pharmacy Technician/Assistant; Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications; and Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology. Programs are available at both one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels.

As one of the larger community colleges in the San Antonio area, Northwest Vista College provides workforce training across healthcare, technology, and environmental sectors. Its diverse program offerings serve a broad student population in one of Texas's most populous cities.