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School Highlights
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville serves 415 students (88% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 46:1 is higher than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 46:1
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 50% over five years.
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Less than 2 years (below associate)
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
9 staff
262 staff
Number of Programs Offered
6
8
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville has declined by 12% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 46:1 has increased from 23:1 over five years.
The South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville diversity score of 0.10 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 405% over five years.
Total Enrollment
415 students
4,931 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
46:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
365 students
909 students
# Part-Time Students
50 students
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
415 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
365 students
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
50 students
4,166 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
95%
46%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
2%
26%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
52%
55%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
34%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,800
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
63%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,335
$9,584
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,771
$5,250
Acceptance Rate
n/a
84%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville's ranking?
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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