- 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 200 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Private-state tuition: $14,120
- Acceptance Rate: 81%
- Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 69%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 42% over five years.
Vet Tech Institute of Houston
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Private for-profit
0
Total Faculty
12 staff
73 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
8
Student Body
The student population of Vet Tech Institute of Houston has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Vet Tech Institute of Houston diversity score of 0.68 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
200 students
4,221 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
200 students
869 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
3,352 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
347 students
363 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
200 students
837 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
39 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
3,377 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
39 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
43%
47%
% Black
18%
13%
% White
31%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
85%
54%
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 $13,749. The private state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,120
$13,749
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$10,630
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,746
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
81%
75%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Vet Tech Institute of Houston cost?
Vet Tech Institute of Houston's private state tuition is approximately $14,120.
What is the acceptance rate of Vet Tech Institute of Houston?
The acceptance rate of Vet Tech Institute of Houston is 81%, which is higher than the state average of 75%.
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.
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