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Rio Grande Valley College
Rio Grande Valley College
PHARR, TX . 2 Year 5.0
#2696 in Best Colleges in America
5419 NORTH CAGE BLVD PHARR, TX 78577

Overview

Rio Grande Valley College is a private, career-focused institution located in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley in Texas. The college offers a range of diploma and degree programs aimed at preparing students for careers in healthcare, business, and technology. Known for its hands-on approach to learning, Rio Grande Valley College emphasizes practical skills and real-world experience, ensuring graduates are job-ready. Programs such as medical assisting, nursing, and business administration are designed to provide students with the knowledge and certifications necessary to succeed in their chosen fields. The college prides itself on its supportive faculty, small class sizes, and flexible scheduling options, including evening and online courses, which cater to the needs of nontraditional students. Rio Grande Valley College also offers career services to help students with job placement, resume writing, and interview preparation. With a focus on student success, the college helps individuals achieve their career goals and contribute to their communities.


Rankings

  • #150 in Best Colleges in Texas

  • 2696

    #2696 in Best Colleges in America

  • #150 in Best Colleges in Texas

Academics

  • C+Professors
  • A Value
  • D+Diversity
  • ASafety
  • B+Student Life
  • CLocation

Majors

  • Licensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN)
    144 Graduates
  • Nursing Assistant
    140 Graduates
  • Emergency Care Attendant (EMT)
    51 Graduates
  • Medical Assistant
    37 Graduates
  • Phlebotomy Technician
    34 Graduates
  • Nursing
    27 Graduates
  • Pharmacy Technician
    15 Graduates
  • Medical Insurance Billing and Claims
    2 Graduates
  • General Construction Trades
    0 Graduates

Admissions

  • Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $3,865
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    47%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    610 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    0
  • Undergrads Over 25
    50%
  • Pell Grant
    40%
  • Varsity Athletes

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