Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies

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2021 Average Net Price

$11,079

After Financial Aid

2021 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

About

Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies is a higher education institution located in Hidalgo County, TX. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (58 degrees awarded), Radiographer (16 degrees), and Medical Assistant (9 degrees).

In 2021, 110 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies. 89.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 10.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (110 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,079.

In 2021, 64% of undergraduate students attending Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$11,079

2021 Value

26%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,079. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies grew by 26%.

This chart compares the average net price of Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

64% of undergraduate students at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 27.3% with respect to 2020, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 218 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies had a total enrollment of 30 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies is 30 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies, both undergraduate and graduate, is 100% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (83.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (16.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 30 students. The full-time enrollment at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies is 30 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

100%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies was 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

30 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies is 100% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 86 more women than men received degrees from Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies is hispanic or latino (110 degrees awarded).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (58 degrees awarded), followed by Radiographer (16 degrees) and Medical Assistant (9 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (110 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies are Registered nurses (1,331,984 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies in 2021 are Health (110 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies are Health (110 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,441,543 people), Outpatient care centers (214,960 people), Elementary & secondary schools (206,921 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,299 people).

The most specialized majors at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies are Health (110 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies.

Most Common (2021)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
58 degree-majors awarded
Radiographer
16 degree-majors awarded
Medical Assistant
9 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 58 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies, which is 0.122 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (98).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 0.137 times less than the 51 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 51 degrees were awarded to men at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 7.29 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

74%

100% Completion Time

84%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 74% of students graduating from Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 84% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 84% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

110 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies is hispanic or latino (110 degrees awarded).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
98 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies is hispanic or latino female (98 degrees awarded). There were 8.17 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (12 degrees).