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 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 (26-27)

  • 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
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Year Founded
2018
Total Faculty
12 staff
73 staff
School Calendar

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 less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
200 students
4,254 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
34:1

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Full-Time Students
200 students
902 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Enrollment Undergraduate
200 students
1,360 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
200 students
869 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
2%
6%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
43%
47%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
18%
13%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% White
31%
25%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Two or more races
5%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.69

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
85%
54%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,800
$33,900

Tuition & Financial Aid

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

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
88%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$10,630

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,746
$5,500

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

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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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • 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)

Did You Know?

The average community college acceptance rate in Harris County, TX is 69%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Harris County, TX community colleges have a diversity score of 0.66, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Harris County, TX is Houston International College Cardiotech Ultrasound School. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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