Vet Tech Institute of Houston
- 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 197 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 71%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 197 students
- In-state tuition: $14,120
- Out-state tuition: $14,120
- Acceptance Rate: 65%
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 64%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Vet Tech Institute of Houston ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Vet Tech Institute of Houston
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
21 staff
262 staff
Student Body
The student population of Vet Tech Institute of Houston has declined by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five years.
The Vet Tech Institute of Houston diversity score of 0.69 is more than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
197 students
4,831 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
197 students
1,371 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
3,460 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
251 students
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
41%
47%
% Black
5%
12%
% White
36%
29%
% Two or more races
7%
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
6%
2%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.68
College Completion Rate
73%
24%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,800
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $14,120 is more than the state average of $4,287. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $14,120 is more than the state average of $6,528. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$14,120
$4,287
Out-State Tuition Fees
$14,120
$6,528
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,745
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
65%
76%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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