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Vernon College

Vernon, Texas · Public community college

LPN / LVN programsCosmetology schoolsWelding schoolsSurgical technologist programsMassage therapy schoolsBarber schoolsElectrician schoolsPharmacy technician programsMedical assistant programsEMT & paramedic trainingMedical billing & coding programsAuto mechanic schoolsDental assistant schools
21%completion rate · Texas avg 64%
$11,000median debt of graduates
$34,881median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$40,464median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (Accredited)
Address: 4400 College Dr., Vernon, TX 76384 · Phone: (940) 552-6291 · 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.

Vernon College is a public trade and career school in Vernon, Texas, offering LPN/LVN, cosmetology, and welding programs, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Vernon College's completion rate is 21.0%, below the Texas state average of 63.5%; median graduate debt is $11,000 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,464.

Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used, and 41.8% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Vernon College Vernon College: 21% 21% 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)
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$48,910$62,240$68,410
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$23,580$30,680$47,180
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$38,380$53,340$64,770
Surgical technologists$39,950$65,220$80,790
Massage therapists$34,870$59,370$73,910
Barbers$28,340$30,760$37,160
Electricians$37,920$58,570$71,130
Pharmacy technicians$35,920$45,900$48,960
Medical assistants$31,200$39,520$46,180
Emergency medical technicians$30,320$37,260$44,240
Medical records specialists$34,440$48,860$63,970
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$29,360$48,310$62,270
Dental assistants$35,400$45,430$48,280

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 51 $37,853 $38,018 $6,926
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 26 $17,929 $15,288 not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 21 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 11 not reported not reported not reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 9 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 8 $17,929 $15,288 not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 7 not reported $18,771 not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 6 not reported $18,771 not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 5 not reported $33,993 $11,146
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 5 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 5 not reported not reported not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Associate degree 4 not reported not reported not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 1–2 years 4 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Associate degree 4 not reported $29,685 not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 1–2 years 3 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 1 not reported not reported not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 1 not reported not reported not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services 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.

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About this school

Vernon College is a public trade and career school located in Vernon, Texas, a remote town setting. The campus is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with its nursing programs specifically accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this school. Across 18 program families, the campus most commonly awards credentials in LPN/LVN programs (51 completers), cosmetology (26 completers), and welding (25 completers), with 172 total trade completers among 2,113 undergraduates.

According to federal data, the completion rate at Vernon College is 21.0%, which is below the Texas state average of 63.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $11,000. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $40,464. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 41.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment.

This campus may suit students pursuing shorter, hands-on trade credentials such as cosmetology or welding, or those entering healthcare fields like LPN training, though program lengths themselves are not detailed here. Adult and career-changer fit cannot be confirmed beyond the mix of program families offered. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcome data directly through the College Scorecard or by contacting the school.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Vernon College offers 18 program families, most notably LPN/LVN programs (51 completers), cosmetology (26 completers), and welding (25 completers).

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, Vernon College is accredited. Its nursing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and the institution overall is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

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

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.

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

The completion rate is 21.0%, which is below the Texas state average of 63.5%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt among graduates is $11,000, per federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,464, per the College Scorecard.

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 for current tuition figures.

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

Vernon College is a public institution, which often means lower tuition costs and eligibility for state-based funding compared to for-profit schools.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school at (940) 552-6291 or visit vernoncollege.edu for specific program durations.

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

You can verify accreditation and outcomes through the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?229504 or by contacting Vernon College directly.

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

The data does not directly address career-changer fit; the range of program families, including healthcare and trades, may be relevant, but interested applicants should confirm scheduling and format with the school.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Specific licensing requirements are not reported in this data; prospective students should contact the school or relevant state licensing boards for programs like LPN or cosmetology.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can contact Vernon College at (940) 552-6291 or through its website, https://www.vernoncollege.edu/.

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

Comparative data on other nearby schools is not included in this listing; use the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes 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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