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Miller-Motte College-STVT-McAllen

McAllen, Texas · Private for-profit career college

Medical assistant programsDental assistant schoolsCDL / truck driving schoolsMedical billing & coding programs
78%completion rate · Texas avg 64%
$15,917median debt of graduates
$26,349median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$31,102median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$25,381annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (Accredited)
Address: 1800 South Main, Suite 500, McAllen, TX 78503 · Phone: (956) 631-1107 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Miller-Motte College-STVT-McAllen is a private for-profit trade school in McAllen, Texas offering medical assistant, dental assistant, and CDL training programs, accredited by ACCSC.

Miller-Motte College-STVT-McAllen has a 78.4% completion rate, above the Texas state average of 63.5%; median graduate debt is $15,917 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $31,102, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance at Miller-Motte College-STVT-McAllen is $25,381, federal financial aid can be used here, and 78.8% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Miller-Motte College-… Miller-Motte College-…: 78.4% 78.4% Texas average Texas average: 63.5% 63.5% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Medical assistants$31,200$39,520$46,180
Dental assistants$35,400$45,430$48,280
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers$38,150$56,290$64,820
Medical records specialists$34,440$48,860$63,970

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 89 $19,946 $19,082 $12,668
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 62 $19,844 $19,455 $10,835
Ground Transportation Certificate, under 300 hours 60 $42,409 $30,988 not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 1–2 years 27 $20,357 $20,687 $20,000

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

Miller-Motte College-STVT-McAllen is a private for-profit trade and career school located in McAllen, Texas. The campus is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and students here can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants. The school awards credentials in four program families, most commonly medical assistant programs, dental assistant schools, and CDL / truck driving schools.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 78.4%, which is above the Texas state average of 63.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $15,917, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $31,102. The annual cost of attendance is reported at $25,381, and 78.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student body with significant financial need.

This campus may suit students seeking shorter, focused training in medical assisting, dental assisting, or commercial driving rather than a multi-year degree, though exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adults considering a career change should verify current program offerings, schedules, and licensing requirements directly with the school by phone or website, and can review official completion, debt, and earnings figures through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

The campus offers programs in medical assisting, dental assisting, CDL/truck driving, and medical billing and coding, with medical assistant programs being the largest by enrollment.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), and its status is listed as accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 78.4%, which is above the Texas state average of 63.5%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $15,917, per federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $31,102, according to the College Scorecard.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The reported annual cost of attendance is $25,381.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a private for-profit school, which typically means higher tuition costs than public institutions and a different funding structure; students should compare costs and outcomes carefully.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (956) 631-1107 or visit stvt.edu for details.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through ACCSC and review official outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?228219.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The program mix, including medical assisting, dental assisting, and CDL training, suggests options for career changers, though specific schedules and program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm requirements for specific programs.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can contact the school at (956) 631-1107 or visit https://www.stvt.edu/ for admissions information.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard to compare completion, debt, and earnings figures across schools.

Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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