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Angelina College
Lufkin, Texas · Public community college
Address: 3500 South First, Lufkin, TX 75902 · Phone: (936) 639-1301 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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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.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median 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.
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.