South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco

South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution located in Weslaco, Texas. Situated in a large suburban area in the Rio Grande Valley, the institute enrolls 668 students (IPEDS 2023). It holds a quality score of 61 out of 100 on SkillPlum, with a completion rate of 79% and a retention rate of 80% (IPEDS 2023).

The institute offers certificate programs in two distinct vocational fields: Welding Technology/Welder and Medical/Clinical Assistant. These programs provide focused, career-oriented training designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in skilled trades and healthcare support.

Located in Weslaco in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas, STVT serves a region with growing demand for both healthcare workers and skilled tradespeople. The institute's combination of welding and medical assisting programs offers students practical career pathways in two of the area's needed workforce sectors.