Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies
Weslaco, TX · Highest award: Certificate
Read the years, not just the numbers
Each figure below is labelled with the period it covers, because they are not all from the same year. Tuition is Academic year 2024-25, while the earnings figure describes students who entered Entering cohort AY2009-10 / 2010-11, measured in 2022 dollars. They are historical facts about this institution, not a quote for you.
What it actually costs
Net price is what students paid after grant and scholarship aid — usually far below the sticker price.
Average net price by family income
Academic year 2023-24
| $0–30,000 | 12,079 | |
|---|---|---|
| $30,001–48,000 | 12,415 | |
| $48,001–75,000 | 8,680 |
Figures are U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard data for Academic year 2023-24, published by the U.S. federal government. They are historical reference values, not a quote, and not an offer. Your actual cost will depend on your own circumstances.
Outcomes
Historical results for students who attended. They do not predict your own.
Compared with a high-school graduate
Students here earned a median of $33,472 ten years after entering, against a national benchmark for high-school graduates of $36,082. That benchmark is 2023 ACS 5-year pooled, 2024 dollars.
Admissions and size
Many institutions do not report these — “Not reported” is not a zero.
Student body
Fall 2024
| White | 0% | |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95% | |
| Black | 0% | |
| Asian | 0% | |
| Two or more races | 0% | |
| Nonresident / international | 5% |
Other Less than two-year institutions in TX
| Institution | Net price | Grad rate | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC Beauty Academy | Not reported | Not reported | $16,263 |
| Academy Of Hair Design | Not reported | Not reported | $20,892 |
| Academy of Hair Design-Lufkin | Not reported | Not reported | $20,892 |
| Advanced Barber College and Hair Design | Not reported | Not reported | $18,519 |
| Alamo City Barber College | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Allgood Beauty Institute | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Ann Webb Skin Institute | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Austin Career Institute LLC | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-San Antonio | Not reported | Not reported | $32,162 |
| Avenue Five Institute | Not reported | Not reported | $30,280 |
| Avenue Five Institute-South Austin Campus | Not reported | Not reported | $30,280 |
| BK Cosmo College of Cosmetology | Not reported | Not reported | $20,270 |
Earnings by field of study
Four years after graduation, by programme. Compare each against the national median for that field.
| Programme | Median earnings (4 yr) | National median | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | $36,642 | $56,073 | $10,050 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $31,943 | $57,584 | $9,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | $28,810 | $34,272 | $9,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | $21,565 | $35,447 | $7,019 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10) — https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/ · Data last updated 2026-06-10