Patient Care Technician Schools in Kingsville, TX

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare patient care technician programs in Kingsville, Texas. This guide helps you compare options in your area and understand common questions to ask schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Patient Care Technician Schools Near Kingsville, TX

#1

Coastal Bend College

Beeville, TX 64.3 miles away BOC Score 33.6
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $2,916
  • Out-of-state tuition: $5,226
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 14%
  • Programs offered: 27
  • Annual completions: 524

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Rio Grande Valley College

Pharr, TX 89.4 miles away BOC Score 48.4
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 12
  • Annual completions: 1,004

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

South Texas Training Center

Pharr, TX 91.9 miles away BOC Score 76.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 283
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies

Weslaco, TX 94.8 miles away BOC Score 54.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 233

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

South Texas College

McAllen, TX 97 miles away BOC Score 54.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 56
  • Annual completions: 3,655
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

Texas Patient Care Technician Salary Snapshot

Texas
Texas Median Pay $37,500 $18.03 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $42,260 $20.32 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 31-1131 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • CPCT/A or NCPCT certification exam prep and pass rates
  • Clinical externship hours in hospital or clinic settings
  • Phlebotomy, EKG, and patient care skills included
  • CNA certification included or required as prerequisite
  • State scope of practice for patient care technicians

Next Steps

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