South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville Brownsville, Texas

The Dental Assisting program at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville offers a comprehensive educational experience designed to prepare students for a rewarding career in the dental field. With a strong emphasis on hands-on training and patient and workplace safety, the program provides students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel as valuable members of a dental team. Students will delve into crucial areas such as dental infection control, terminology, pharmacology, and radiology, ensuring they are well-versed in the core principles of dental assisting. Furthermore, the program incorporates an externship component, allowing students to gain invaluable real-world experience in a professional dental setting. Graduates of this program will be equipped for entry-level roles such as dental assistants and records technicians, contributing to the growing demand for skilled professionals in the Texas healthcare industry. At STVT, the program can be completed in about 15 months, and financial aid is available for those who qualify.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville on the NCES website.

* Cohort Year represents the year for which students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2022-2023 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. For public institutions only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate and the net price are not applicable to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.