Vernon College

Public two-year college in Vernon, TX that costs an average of $6,621 a year after financial aid and graduates 27% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$6,621
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
27%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$45,530

PublicTown (remote)2,113 undergraduates

Cost of Vernon College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$14,388
Tuition and fees, in-state$3,720
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$6,120
Housing and food (on campus)$6,496
Books and supplies$1,600
Average net price after aid$6,621

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$4,109
$30,001–48,000$6,361
$48,001–75,000$7,244
$75,001–110,000$11,258
$110,001+$12,487

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Vernon College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate27%
First-year retention41%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$39,169
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$45,530
Rank in Texas (earnings)21st of 61 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$12,905
Typical monthly loan payment$147 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants42%
Students with federal loans25%

Majors and programs at Vernon College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (21)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants146$44,072$11,000
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services70$25,890$4,655
Agricultural Business and Management3——
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services24——
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions5——
Business/Commerce3——
Computer and Information Sciences2——
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications9——
Criminal Justice and Corrections23——
Culinary Arts and Related Services5——
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions10——
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers3——
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians8——
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians23——
Fire Protection7——
Health and Medical Administrative Services5——
Legal Support Services5——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities151——
Precision Metal Working46——
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services18——
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians12——

Associate's degree programs (15)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing134$76,905$17,897
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities284$34,218$13,436
Agricultural Business and Management5——
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions28——
Business/Commerce10——
Computer and Information Sciences3——
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications10——
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers5——
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians15——
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians3——
Health and Medical Administrative Services1——
History———
Precision Metal Working6——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods24——
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians———

Similar colleges in Texas

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Paris Junior CollegeParis$11,063—$39,899
Hill CollegeHillsboro$5,802—$42,778
Coastal Bend CollegeBeeville$4,055—$39,312
Victoria CollegeVictoria$1,900—$43,404
Howard CollegeBig Spring$3,019—$40,037
Clarendon CollegeClarendon$7,240—$40,479
Texarkana CollegeTexarkana$4,894—$37,751
Temple CollegeTemple$4,922—$42,191

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About Vernon College

TypePublic two-year college
LocationVernon, TX
SettingTown (remote)
Undergraduates2,113
Student-to-faculty ratio15 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websitevernoncollege.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Vernon College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $14,388 a year (tuition and fees: $3,720 in-state, $6,120 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $6,621 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $4,109.

How much do Vernon College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $45,530 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 21st of 61 similar colleges in Texas.

What is Vernon College's graduation rate?

27% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 41% of first-year students return for a second year.