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McAllen Careers Institute

McAllen, Texas · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 129 students · WeldingMachining & CNCPlumbing

Avg net price / yr
$17,356
cheaper than 13% of comparable schools
Completion rate
84%
Median debt at completion
$9,500
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
not reported

About

McAllen Careers Institute is a private for-profit school in McAllen, TX that mainly awards certificates in plumbing and precision metal working. With an enrollment of 129 students, it offers a focused environment for those seeking specific trade skills.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $17,356, yet the median student debt at completion is reported at $9,500. The school has a solid completion rate of 84%, but typical earnings 10 years after entry are not reported in the available data. Nearly all students receive Pell Grants, with 96.6% of the enrollment qualifying for this federal aid.

Net price is 107% above the Texas median ($8,390) for schools offering these programs.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

Is this school public or private?
McAllen Careers Institute is a private for-profit school.
How many students are enrolled?
The school reports an enrollment of 129 students.
What is the completion rate?
The completion rate is reported at 84%.
How much debt do students typically leave with?
The median student debt at completion is $9,500.
What percentage of students receive Pell Grants?
96.6% of students receive Pell Grants.

Other options in Texas

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Alvin Community CollegeAlvin$8,52530.2%$45,762
Amarillo CollegeAmarillo$4,60035.8%$41,302
Angelina CollegeLufkin$7,77324.9%$37,301
Austin Community College DistrictAustin$6,39016.1%$43,177
Coastal Bend CollegeBeeville$4,23728.8%$35,086
Blinn College DistrictBrenham$10,84416.2%$46,318
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 493549. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.