Vernon College
Vernon, Texas · Public · 2,113 undergraduates
Of 6 programs with reported earnings, 5 leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 42 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $4,244 |
| $30k to $48k | $4,501 |
| $48k to $75k | $7,337 |
| $75k to $110k | $10,738 |
| $110k and up | $11,712 |
| All families (average) | $6,404 |
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 | $43,197 | +$8,388 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $81,046 | +$46,237 | clears the bar | $15,624 | 0.3 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $60,891 | +$26,082 | clears the bar | $6,926 | 0.3 yrs |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $21,410 | -$13,399 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $47,781 | +$12,972 | clears the bar | $11,146 | 0.9 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate's Degree | $47,552 | +$12,743 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 42% of students receive Pell grants · 21% 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.