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Angelina College

Lufkin, Texas · Public community college

Welding schoolsLPN / LVN programsRadiology & sonography programsPharmacy technician programsDiesel mechanic schoolsCNC & machining programsEMT & paramedic trainingAuto mechanic schoolsSurgical technologist programs
29%completion rate · Texas avg 64%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
$29,861median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$37,301median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (Accredited)
Address: 3500 South First, Lufkin, TX 75902 · Phone: (936) 639-1301 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Angelina College is a public trade and career school in Lufkin, Texas, offering welding, LPN/LVN, and radiology & sonography programs, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Angelina College has a 29.4% completion rate, below the Texas average of 63.5%, and graduates earn a median of $37,301 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Angelina College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, is available, and about 38.5% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Angelina College Angelina College: 29.4% 29.4% Texas average Texas average: 63.5% 63.5% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$38,380$53,340$64,770
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$48,910$62,240$68,410
Radiologic technologists and technicians$48,550$78,630$93,830
Pharmacy technicians$35,920$45,900$48,960
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists$40,930$58,810$70,400
Machinists$38,600$59,180$69,800
Emergency medical technicians$30,320$37,260$44,240
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$29,360$48,310$62,270
Surgical technologists$39,950$65,220$80,790

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 47 $38,051 $35,060 not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 43 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 17 $39,525 $45,852 not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 11 not reported $22,920 not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 11 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Associate degree 10 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 9 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 9 $26,060 $32,925 not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 7 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 7 $26,060 $32,925 not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 6 $39,966 not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 6 $26,060 $32,925 not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 5 $39,525 $45,852 not reported
Precision Metal Working Associate degree 4 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 3 $39,525 $45,852 not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 2 $39,525 $45,852 not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 2 not reported not reported not reported

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

Angelina College is a public trade and career school located in Lufkin, Texas, a remote-town setting. The campus participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students may use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for school. It holds accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with its radiologic technology program specifically reviewed by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Across 17 program families, the campus awards the most credentials in welding (64 completers), LPN/LVN nursing (47 completers), and radiology & sonography (20 completers).

Federal data show a completion rate of 29.4%, which is below the state average of 63.5%. Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $37,301. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 38.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of low-income enrollment among the school's 2,370 undergraduates.

Given its mix of short technical certificates (welding, LPN, radiology) and larger enrollment base, this campus may suit students seeking direct-entry trade credentials rather than long degree programs, though program length details are not stated here. Adult learners or career changers should confirm program schedules directly with the school. Prospective students should verify accreditation and outcomes directly through the school's accreditor listings and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Angelina College offers 17 program families, with the most completers in welding (64), LPN/LVN nursing (47), and radiology & sonography (20).

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, Angelina College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with its radiologic technology program also reviewed by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid including federal loans and Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 29.4%, which is below the Texas state average of 63.5%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or check the College Scorecard for current figures.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $37,301, per federal data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (936) 639-1301 or via its website for current tuition.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Angelina College is a public institution, which often means lower tuition and eligibility for state-supported aid compared to private for-profit schools.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to confirm program duration.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?222822.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The campus offers shorter technical programs such as welding and LPN training, which may suit career changers, but specific scheduling and format details are not reported here.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Angelina College at (936) 639-1301 or visit https://www.angelina.edu/ for application information.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data on nearby schools is not included in this listing; consult the College Scorecard to compare completion rates and earnings across institutions.

Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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