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The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc
Houston, Texas · Private non-profit career college
Address: 11201 Steeple Park Drive, Houston, TX 77065 · Phone: 83223725251003 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Jun 2025 · Show Cause · Council on Occupational Education; Sep 2025 · Removal of Show Cause Status. 2 sanction actions in the window.
The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc is a private non-profit trade school in Houston, TX offering LPN / LVN programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 0.0% completion rate, below the Texas state average of 63.5%; median debt and earnings figures are not reported for this campus.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc; federal financial aid can be used here, and about 85.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $48,910 | $62,240 | $68,410 |
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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
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.
About this school
The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc is a private non-profit trade school located in Houston, Texas. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students may use FAFSA-based aid to help pay for their education. The campus awards a single program family, LPN / LVN programs, with 7 completers recorded in the most recent federal data.
Federal outcome data shows a completion rate of 0.0%, which is below the Texas state average of 63.5%. Median debt of graduates, median earnings 10 years after entry, and annual cost of attendance are not reported for this campus in federal data. About 85.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student body with substantial financial need.
This campus offers a single, focused program pathway in licensed practical/vocational nursing rather than a broad range of associate degrees, which may suit those seeking a narrowly defined career route into nursing. Because completion data is below the state average and several cost and earnings figures are not reported, prospective students should verify current details directly with the school by phone or through its website, and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current federal figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc offers LPN / LVN programs, its only listed program family, with 7 completers in the most recent federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, with a status of Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, and about 85.0% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 0.0%, which is below the Texas state average of 63.5%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for more information.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for current tuition information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private non-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing structure and how the institution reinvests revenue, unlike for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available federal data; contact the school directly to ask about the LPN / LVN program schedule.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status and review federal outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?485360.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows a single focused LPN / LVN program pathway rather than broad program offerings; whether this fits a career changer's needs is best confirmed by contacting the school directly, as program length and schedule details are not reported.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Federal data does not specify licensing requirements; contact the school directly to learn what licensure, such as LPN licensure, follows completion of its program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach The Vocational Nursing Institute Inc by phone at 83223725251003 or visit its website at https://www.vocationalnursinginstitute.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Federal data for this campus does not include comparative rankings against nearby schools; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?485360 to compare institutions directly.
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.