Vet Tech Institute of Houston
- Graduation Rate
- 57% C
- About half of students who start complete their degree
- Earnings (10yr)
- $35,765 D+
- Below average for college graduates
- Net Price
- $14,714 C+
- Close to the national average
- Acceptance Rate
- 81% C-
- Accessible to most qualified applicants
Bottom line: A C overall grade — average outcomes for a U.S. college. 12.4× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $12.4 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $12.4 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $673,162.
What The Data Says
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A C overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Every $1 invested returns $12.4 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Vet Tech Institute of Houston
Vet Tech Institute of Houston is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private for-profit College
- Carnegie Class
- Associate's College
- Enrollment
- 200
- Setting
- Urban
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
Accessible — admits about 81% of applicants. Run your numbers in the admissions predictor below.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $14,714 a year after grants and scholarships — 14% below the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $35,765 ten years after enrolling — 12% below the typical college, against $12,000 in median debt.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Vet Tech Institute of Houston is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Will I Be Accepted?
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Vet Tech Institute of Houston? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Vet Tech Institute of Houston, located in Houston, Texas, admits most of the students who apply; the acceptance rate is roughly 81%. The graduation rate is roughly 57%.
- Acceptance Rate
- 81%
- Retention Rate
- 74%
- Full-Time Faculty
- 67%
- Faculty Salary (mo)
- $6,170
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 15:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.70
- First-Gen Students
- 50%
- Applicants
- 70
- Admitted
- 48
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Vet Tech Institute of Houston? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Vet Tech Institute of Houston is $16,324, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $14,714. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $12,478 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $12,000 in federal student loans.
- In-State Tuition
- $16,324
- Out-of-State
- $16,324
- Avg Net Price
- $14,714
- Median Debt
- $12,000
- Pell Grant Rate
- 56%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 73%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $12,478
- Family Income $30K–$48K
- $12,698
- Family Income $48K–$75K
- $13,874
- Family Income $110K+
- $19,973
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at Vet Tech Institute of Houston — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Vet Tech Institute of Houston Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Vet Tech Institute of Houston report median earnings of $35,765, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $34,979
- 8 Years
- $38,019
- 10 Years
- $35,765
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.34x
- Earning > $25K
- 52%
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (12)
- 41%
- 100% (12)
- 41%
- 100% (12)
- 41%
- 100% (12)
- 41%
How Vet Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.
College ROI Calculator
Is Vet Tech Institute of Houston Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Vet Tech Institute of Houston delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $14,714/year ($58,856 total). Graduates earn $35,765 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $732,018 in total earnings — a net gain of $673,162 (12.4× your investment). The median debt is $12,000, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 57% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $58,856
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $732,018
- Net Return
- $673,162
- ROI Multiple
- 12.4×
- Cost Per Year
- $14,714
- Median Debt
- $12,000
- Debt Payback
- Less than 1 yr
- Graduation Rate
- 57%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Vet Tech Institute of Houston? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Vet Tech Institute of Houston, located in Houston, Texas, admits most of the students who apply; the acceptance rate is roughly 81%. The graduation rate is roughly 57%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Vet Tech Institute of Houston? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Vet Tech Institute of Houston is $16,324, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $14,714. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $12,478 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $12,000 in federal student loans.
Is Vet Tech Institute of Houston Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Vet Tech Institute of Houston report median earnings of $35,765, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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