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School Highlights
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville serves 273 students (95% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 94%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 30:1
- Minority enrollment: 99%
- 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)
Associates Colleges
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
4
9
Student Body
The student population of South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville has declined by 42% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 has decreased from 38:1 over five years.
The South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville diversity score of 0.20 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has grown by 910% over five years.
Total Enrollment
273 students
3,803 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
258 students
788 students
# Part-Time Students
15 students
3,015 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
215 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
258 students
784 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
15 students
3,005 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
4%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
89%
40%
% White
1%
6%
% Hawaiian
6%
24%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.20
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.627%
0.5294%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.366%
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
81%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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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