Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies
345 S. Texas Blvd., Weslaco, TX 78596
Licensed Practical NurseCertified Nursing AssistantMedical Assistant
- Healthcare programs
- 3
- Graduates 2023–24
- 94in these programs
Licensed Practical Nurse program
73 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private nonprofit career school. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $26,454 for a program of about 52 weeks.
| Credentials awarded (2023–24) | Certificate (1-2 years): 73 |
| Tuition | $24,451 |
| Books & supplies | $2,003 |
| Program length | 1,530 clock hours · 52 weeks |
| Licensed Practical Nurse median pay in Texas | $62,240 |
Certified Nursing Assistant program
12 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private nonprofit career school. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $14,372 for a program of about 8 months.
| Credentials awarded (2023–24) | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year): 12 |
| Tuition | $13,050 |
| Books & supplies | $1,322 |
| Program length | 750 clock hours · 8 months |
| Certified Nursing Assistant median pay in Texas | $37,500 |
This program is longer than a typical CNA course but is reported under the same federal program code (51.3902).
Medical Assistant program
This private nonprofit career school in Hidalgo County graduated 9 Medical Assistant students in 2023–24. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $17,753 for a program of about 10 months.
| Credentials awarded (2023–24) | Certificate (1-2 years): 9 |
| Tuition | $16,496 |
| Books & supplies | $1,257 |
| Program length | 948 clock hours · 10 months |
| Medical Assistant median pay in Texas | $39,520 |
Nearby LPN programs
| School | City | Distance | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande Valley College | Pharr, TX | 13.0 mi | 299 |
| South Texas College | McAllen, TX | 16.8 mi | 149 |
| Texas Southmost College | Brownsville, TX | 35.7 mi | 10 |