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Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, Texas · Public college
Address: 100 Cardinal Drive, Athens, TX 75751 · Phone: (903) 675-6200 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Trinity Valley Community College is a public trade and career school in Athens, Texas, offering cosmetology, welding, and CNA programs, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Texas state average completion rate is 63.5%, median graduate debt is $10,426, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,567 for Trinity Valley Community College.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Trinity Valley Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used, and about 29.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,580 | $30,680 | $47,180 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,380 | $53,340 | $64,770 |
| Nursing assistants | $30,620 | $37,500 | $43,070 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $29,360 | $48,310 | $62,270 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $38,100 | $57,760 | $69,860 |
| Electricians | $37,920 | $58,570 | $71,130 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $35,920 | $45,900 | $48,960 |
| Surgical technologists | $39,950 | $65,220 | $80,790 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $30,320 | $37,260 | $44,240 |
| Phlebotomists | $32,570 | $40,450 | $47,690 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 114 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 42 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 41 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 31 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 27 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 25 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 22 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 21 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 6 | $42,503 | $41,565 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 5 | $30,137 | $33,281 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 1 | $42,503 | $41,565 | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate degree | 1 | 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
Trinity Valley Community College is a public trade and career school in Athens, Texas, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Because it participates in Title IV programs, students here can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants. The campus awards the most credentials in cosmetology schools, welding schools, and CNA classes, with 16 total program families offered across the college, including auto mechanic, HVAC, electrician, pharmacy tech, surgical tech, EMT training, and phlebotomy programs.
Federal data shows the state average completion rate in Texas is 63.5%, though this campus's own completion rate compared to that average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt among graduates is $10,426, and median earnings ten years after entry are $38,567. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 29.8% of students receive Pell Grants, and trade program completers total 364 out of an undergraduate enrollment of 5,655.
This campus, located in a distant town setting, offers a broad mix of short career-training programs and longer technical tracks, which may suit both first-time students and adult career changers, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcomes directly through the College Scorecard or by contacting the school, rather than relying solely on this summary.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Trinity Valley Community College offers 16 program families, with the most completions in cosmetology schools (141), welding schools (78), and CNA classes (41). Other program families include auto mechanic, HVAC, electrician, pharmacy tech, surgical tech, EMT training, and phlebotomy.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used. About 29.8% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The Texas state average completion rate is 63.5%, but this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard for more detail.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $10,426, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,567, 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 at (903) 675-6200 or visit tvcc.edu for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Trinity Valley Community College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state-based aid programs, in addition to federal aid.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm schedules for specific programs.
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 federal outcome data directly at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?225308.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers a mix of shorter career-training programs and technical tracks in fields like welding, cosmetology, and healthcare support, which may suit adult career changers, though specific scheduling and program length details are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Trinity Valley Community College at (903) 675-6200 or through its website, https://www.tvcc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Federal data provided does not include comparisons with other nearby schools; check the College Scorecard to compare outcomes across institutions in the same programs.
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.