Trinity Valley Community College (TVCC)
Public two-year college in Athens, TX that costs an average of $4,015 a year after financial aid and graduates 26% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$4,015
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
26%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$41,336
PublicTown (distant)5,655 undergraduates
Cost of TVCC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $12,958 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $2,640 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $4,920 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $7,534 |
| Books and supplies | $1,775 |
| Average net price after aid | $4,015 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $3,256 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $3,316 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $4,428 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $7,301 |
| $110,001+ | $10,096 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with TVCC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 26% |
|---|---|
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $35,978 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $41,336 |
| Rank in Texas (earnings) | 42nd of 61 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $9,149 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $104 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 30% |
| Students with federal loans | 7.8% |
Majors and programs at TVCC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 66 | $75,780 | $15,000 |
Certificate programs (28)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 106 | $34,640 | $8,552 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 276 | $17,764 | $5,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 5 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 25 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 25 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 38 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 9 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 7 | — | — |
| Carpenters | 12 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 1 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 44 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 687 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 1 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 29 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 38 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 23 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 4 | — | — |
| Ground Transportation | 2 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 7 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 33 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 4 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 4 | — | — |
| Mason/Masonry | 4 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | 4 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 141 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 80 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 55 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (22)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 256 | $73,670 | $12,503 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,374 | $31,482 | $8,250 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 7 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 1 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 19 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 17 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 37 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 8 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 12 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 4 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 12 | — | — |
| Education | 33 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 10 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 5 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 4 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 5 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 9 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Music | 2 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 12 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 21 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Texas
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLennan Community College | Waco | $5,887 | — | $42,245 |
| Laredo College | Laredo | $3,157 | — | $37,653 |
| North Central Texas College | Gainesville | $9,607 | — | $49,533 |
| South Plains College | Levelland | $8,697 | — | $44,226 |
| Central Texas College | Killeen | $5,337 | — | $46,742 |
| Weatherford College | Weatherford | $9,654 | — | $43,944 |
| Northeast Lakeview College | Universal City | $4,350 | — | — |
| Odessa College | Odessa | $5,895 | — | $47,174 |
About TVCC
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Athens, TX |
| Setting | Town (distant) |
| Undergraduates | 5,655 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 21 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Website | tvcc.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does TVCC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $12,958 a year (tuition and fees: $2,640 in-state, $4,920 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $4,015 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $3,256.
How much do TVCC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $41,336 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 42nd of 61 similar colleges in Texas. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($75,780 a year after graduation).
What is TVCC's graduation rate?
26% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length.