Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies

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2022 Average Net Price

$11,077

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

229

100% Full-Time

About

Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies is a higher education institution located in Hidalgo County, TX. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (54 degrees awarded), Radiographer (17 degrees), and Medical Assistant (6 degrees).

In 2022, 92 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies. 78.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 21.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (90 degrees), 90 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 209 total borrowers.

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,077.

In 2022, 97% of undergraduate students attending Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$11,077

2022 Value

0.0181%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,077. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies grew by 0.0181%.

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

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 51.6% with respect to 2021, when 64% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 209 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 229 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies is 229 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 (82.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (17.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 229 students. The full-time enrollment at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies is 229 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%

2022 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%.

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 (2022)

229 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.

Graduates

In 2022, 52 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 (90 degrees awarded). There were 90 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (54 degrees awarded), followed by Radiographer (17 degrees) and Medical Assistant (6 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (92 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 (1,394,826 people), Medical & health services managers (151,000 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (140,626 people), Pharmacists (134,087 people), and Physicians (107,616 people).

The most specialized majors at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies in 2022 are Health (92 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

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, Podiatrists, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies are Health (92 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

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 (1,482,206 people), Outpatient care centers (237,556 people), Elementary & secondary schools (215,578 people), Offices of physicians (201,917 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (129,843 people).

The most specialized majors at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies are Health (92 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

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 (2022)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
54 degrees awarded
Radiographer
17 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
6 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 54 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 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies, which is 0.278 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (72).

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 2022, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 0.256 times less than the 43 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 43 degrees were awarded to men at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 3.91 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

73%

100% Completion Time

74%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 73% 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, 74% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 74% 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

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
90 degrees awarded
Asian
1 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies is hispanic or latino (90 degrees awarded). There were 90 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Hispanic or Latino Female
71 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
19 degrees awarded
Asian Male
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies is hispanic or latino female (71 degrees awarded). There were 3.74 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (19 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$1.42M

2022 Salaries

8.9%

decline from 2021

In 2022, Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies paid a median of $1.42M in salaries, a 8.9% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.39% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 15.1% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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