Learning the right veterinary technician skills is critical for finding a job in the veterinary technician field. The first Vet Tech Institute was part of the Median School of Allied Health Careers, founded in Pittsburgh in 1958. Since then, the Vet Tech Institute has grown to include seven locations across the United States. Throughout 45 years of experience in providing allied health care career training, the mission has remained focused on providing quality education to benefit students, graduates, and health care professionals. At the Vet Tech Institute, faculty from the seven locations share teaching methods and curriculum improvements. As a result, students at the Vet Tech Institute gain from being part of a larger organization, with the benefits of being in a smaller, local, focused institution.
School Highlights
Vet Tech Institute of Houston serves 220 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 94%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 220 students
Private-state tuition: $14,120
Acceptance Rate: 84%
Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
Minority enrollment: 93%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Vet Tech Institute of Houston
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
21 staff
262 staff
Student Body
The student population of Vet Tech Institute of Houston has grown by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Vet Tech Institute of Houston diversity score of 0.70 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
220 students
3,803 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
220 students
788 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
3,015 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
318 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
220 students
784 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
3,005 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
4%
% Asian
11%
12%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
42%
40%
% White
7%
6%
% Hawaiian
33%
24%
% Two or more races
5%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4828%
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)
$29,800
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $14,120 is more than the state average of $13,996. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,120
$13,996
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,746
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
84%
81%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
In what neighborhood is Vet Tech Institute of Houston located?
Vet Tech Institute of Houston is located in the Greenway And Upper Kirby Area neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 1 other community '.college.' located in Greenway And Upper Kirby Area.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 220 students
Private-state tuition: $14,120
Acceptance Rate: 84%
Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
Minority enrollment: 93%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,316 per year for in-state students and $5,750 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,996 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
