Is Trinity Valley Community College worth it?
Trinity Valley Community College is a public, four-year institution in Athens, Texas (small town). It awarded 2,129 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, corrections and registered nursing.
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Federal context for Trinity Valley Community College
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Median earnings 1 year after
$32,017
Median earnings 4 years after
$44,266
Median earnings 10 years after
$38,567
Average net price
$4,092
Completion rate
27%
Completions (2024)
2,129
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
5,655
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $29,246 | $41,442 | 189 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $59,966 | $67,688 | 136 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate | $12,707 | $18,037 | 46 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate | $39,356 | $49,001 | 37 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Associate | $34,123 | $47,004 | 28 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $50,185 | $60,204 | 25 |
| Education, General | Associate | $22,519 | $43,369 | 24 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $10,381 | N/A | 18 |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate | $35,123 | $43,964 | 18 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Journalism | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 715 |
| Corrections | Certificate under 12 weeks | 684 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 120 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 112 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 65 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 40 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 37 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 36 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 28 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 23 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 40% | 4,138 |
| Retail Trade | 11% | 1,105 |
| Educational Services | 6% | 650 |
| Public Administration | 6% | 605 |
| Manufacturing | 6% | 599 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 5% | 547 |
| Construction | 5% | 497 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 495 |
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Sources: federal figures for Trinity Valley Community College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Texas. Counts under 10 are not published.
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