Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies
Weslaco, Texas · Private, nonprofit · 84 undergraduates
Of 4 programs with reported earnings, 1 leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 3 fall short.
What families actually pay
| 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). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $36,642 | +$1,833 | clears the bar | $7,917 | 4.3 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $31,943 | -$2,866 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $28,810 | -$5,999 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $21,565 | -$13,244 | falls short | $7,019 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 95% of students receive Pell grants · 80% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.