Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, Texas · Public · 5,655 undergraduates
Of 11 programs with reported earnings, 9 leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 55 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $2,338 |
| $30k to $48k | $3,182 |
| $48k to $75k | $5,186 |
| $75k to $110k | $9,397 |
| $110k and up | $12,640 |
| All families (average) | $4,092 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $41,442 | +$6,633 | clears the bar | $9,083 | 1.4 yrs |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $10,381 | -$24,428 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $67,688 | +$32,879 | clears the bar | $13,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Education, General | Associate's Degree | $43,369 | +$8,560 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Associate's Degree | $47,004 | +$12,195 | clears the bar | $13,124 | 1.1 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $60,204 | +$25,395 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate's Degree | $43,964 | +$9,155 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $44,371 | +$9,562 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 1 yr |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate's Degree | $18,037 | -$16,772 | falls short | $5,500 | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate's Degree | $49,001 | +$14,192 | clears the bar | $10,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Associate's Degree | $45,926 | +$11,117 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 30% of students receive Pell grants · 27% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.