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School Highlights
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville serves 209 students (89% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 70%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Enrollment: 209 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 23:1
- Minority enrollment: 93%
- 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 declined by 67% 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 stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 37:1 over five years.
The South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville diversity score of 0.24 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 1100% over five years.
Total Enrollment
209 students
4,669 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
187 students
1,310 students
# Part-Time Students
22 students
3,359 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
215 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
187 students
1,289 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
22 students
3,151 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
87%
46%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
7%
30%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
26%
19%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
2.44%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,800
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
83%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,335
$9,584
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,771
$5,250
Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
Source: 2021 (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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