Rio Grande Valley College
5419 North Cage Boulevard, Pharr, TX 78577
- Healthcare programs
- 6
- Graduates 2023–24
- 581in these programs
Licensed Practical Nurse program
This private for-profit two-year college in Hidalgo County graduated 299 LPN students in 2023–24, the most in the state. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $29,400 for a program of about 51 weeks.
| Credentials awarded (2023–24) | Certificate (1-2 years): 299 |
| Tuition | $29,400 |
| Program length | 1,765 clock hours · 51 weeks |
| Licensed Practical Nurse median pay in Texas | $62,240 |
Certified Nursing Assistant program
This private for-profit two-year college in Hidalgo County graduated 87 CNA students in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $800 for a program of about 1 months.
| Credentials awarded (2023–24) | Certificate (under 12 weeks): 87 |
| Tuition | $800 |
| Program length | 100 clock hours · 1 months |
| Certified Nursing Assistant median pay in Texas | $37,500 |
Medical Assistant program
This private for-profit two-year college in Hidalgo County graduated 64 Medical Assistant students in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $15,450 for a program of about 7 months.
| Credentials awarded (2023–24) | Certificate (1-2 years): 64 |
| Tuition | $15,450 |
| Program length | 900 clock hours · 7 months |
| Medical Assistant median pay in Texas | $39,520 |
Phlebotomist program
Private for-profit two-year college in Pharr that reported 56 Phlebotomy graduates in 2023–24, the 3rd-most in the state. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $1,400 for a program of about 4 months.
| Credentials awarded (2023–24) | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year): 56 |
| Tuition | $1,400 |
| Program length | 490 clock hours · 4 months |
| Phlebotomist median pay in Texas | $40,450 |
Emergency Medical Technician program
45 EMT credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit two-year college. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $5,900 for a program of about 5 months.
| Credentials awarded (2023–24) | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year): 45 |
| Tuition | $5,900 |
| Program length | 630 clock hours · 5 months |
| Emergency Medical Technician median pay in Texas | $37,260 |
Pharmacy Technician program
Private for-profit two-year college in Pharr that reported 30 Pharmacy Tech graduates in 2023–24.
| Credentials awarded (2023–24) | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year): 30 |
| Pharmacy Technician median pay in Texas | $45,900 |
Nearby LPN programs
| School | City | Distance | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Texas College | McAllen, TX | 5.0 mi | 149 |
| Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies | Weslaco, TX | 13.0 mi | 73 |
| Texas Southmost College | Brownsville, TX | 48.7 mi | 10 |