ample & skilled AVAILABLE workforce

Very few cities in North America can match the skill level for cost ratio of Matamoros’ workforce. Matamoros provides the educational resources necessary to develop a skilled workforce at wages considerably less than those to the north of the border.

Population Overview

The state of Tamaulipas has a population of 3.6 million people. Over 60% of the population is under the age of 40 and approximately 1.6 million people currently make up the region’s rapidly growing workforce. Matamoros is the second largest city in Tamaulipas with a population of over 500,000 people.

MATAMOROS EDUCATION PROFILE

There are no shortage of Universities and Technical Colleges in Matamoros. Matamoros' demand for skilled professionals is met with a unique and highly effective collaboration between industry and higher education for work force development.

13

Technical Schools
in Matamoros

10,539

Students attending
Technical Schools

23

Universities
in Matamoros

15,715

Students Attending
University

Source: Tamaulipas State Government 2016-2017

MATAMOROSUNIVERSITIES & TECHNICAL COLLEGES