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Victoria College
Victoria, Texas · Public community college
Address: 2200 E Red River, Victoria, TX 77901 · Phone: (361) 573-3291 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Victoria College is a public trade and career school in Victoria, Texas offering LPN/LVN, welding, and EMT & paramedic training programs, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools among others.
Victoria College has a 29.3% completion rate, below the state average of 63.5%, with median graduate debt of $10,500 and median earnings of $42,382 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Victoria College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 36.5% of students receive Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $48,910 | $62,240 | $68,410 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,380 | $53,340 | $64,770 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $30,320 | $37,260 | $44,240 |
| Medical assistants | $31,200 | $39,520 | $46,180 |
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 | 59 | $43,803 | $39,271 | $9,446 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 42 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 21 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 14 | $50,094 | $56,234 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | $41,565 | 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
Victoria College is a public trade and career training campus in Victoria, Texas. The school is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and it participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment. Among its six program families, the most awarded trade programs are LPN/LVN programs, welding schools, and EMT & paramedic training, with 152 trade completers recorded out of an undergraduate enrollment of 2,351.
Federal Scorecard data shows a completion rate of 29.3%, which is below the state average of 63.5% for comparable programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,500, and median earnings ten years after entry are $42,382. About 36.5% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This mix of shorter clinical and technical programs may suit students seeking direct entry into healthcare or skilled trades work rather than a multi-year associate degree track, though program length details are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students, including adult career-changers, should verify current program offerings, accreditation status, and outcomes directly with the school or through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Victoria College offers six program families, with the most-awarded being LPN/LVN programs (59), welding schools (42), and EMT & paramedic training (37).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes. Victoria College is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, Victoria College participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 29.3%, which is below the Texas state average of 63.5% for comparable programs.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $10,500, according to federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings for graduates are $42,382 ten years after entry, per federal Scorecard 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 (361) 573-3291 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Victoria College is a public institution, which often means lower tuition and eligibility for state-supported funding compared to for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length details are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the listed accreditors and review verified outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?229540.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements, such as for LPN or EMT roles, are not detailed in federal data; contact the school or your state licensing board to confirm requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Victoria College at (361) 573-3291 or through its website, https://www.victoriacollege.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included in this record; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, 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.