Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies
Weslaco, Texas · Private, nonprofit
Of 4 assessed programs, 1 leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 0 could not be assessed.
What would this cost you?
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,079 |
| $30k to $48k | $12,415 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,680 |
| All families (average) | $12,051 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). It reflects students who received federal aid.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
4 of 4 programs could be assessed 100% have an earnings verdict
| Program | Degree | Median earnings | vs a high-school grad | Verdict | Median debt | Years to repay | Recent completers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical and Vocational Nursing | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $36,642 | +$1,833 | clears the bar | $7,917 | 4.3 yrs | 64 |
| Allied Health Diagnostics and Treatment | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $31,943 | -$2,866 | falls short | $9,500 | insufficient data | 17 |
| Medical Assisting | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $28,810 | -$5,999 | falls short | $9,500 | insufficient data | 6 |
| Healthcare Administration | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $21,565 | -$13,244 | falls short | $7,019 | insufficient data | 5 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release 2026-06-10. Earnings are medians measured four years after completion, compared with the state high-school-graduate benchmark ($34,809/yr). Debt is federal loans only. Suppressed values are shown as insufficient data, never imputed. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise.