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Weatherford College
Weatherford, Texas · Public college
Address: 225 College Park Drive, Weatherford, TX 76086 · Phone: (800) 287-5471 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Dec 2025 · Probation · American Occupational Therapy Association; May 2026 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Weatherford College is a public trade and career school in Weatherford, Texas, offering LPN/LVN, cosmetology, and medical assistant programs, accredited by multiple specialized bodies including SACS.
The state average completion rate is 63.5%, though this campus's own completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median graduate debt is $9,948 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $42,397, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 25.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
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 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,580 | $30,680 | $47,180 |
| Medical assistants | $31,200 | $39,520 | $46,180 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $48,550 | $78,630 | $93,830 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $30,320 | $37,260 | $44,240 |
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 | $42,063 | $46,478 | $9,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 48 | $15,572 | $15,552 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 19 | $54,114 | $56,415 | $10,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 18 | $54,114 | $56,415 | $10,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 16 | $55,110 | $53,858 | $11,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 13 | $55,110 | $53,858 | $11,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 13 | $55,110 | $53,858 | $11,000 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 6 | 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
Weatherford College is a public trade and career training campus located in Weatherford, Texas. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here because the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus holds accreditation from several specialized bodies, including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Occupational Therapy Association, the American Physical Therapy Association, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Its most-awarded trade programs are LPN / LVN programs, cosmetology, and medical assistant training, with a total of 9 program families offered including radiology tech and EMT training.
Completion rate for this campus is not reported for this campus in federal data, though the state average completion rate is 63.5%, and the comparison to that state average is also not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,948, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $42,397, per federal reporting. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 25.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income enrollment among the 5,094 undergraduates, with 208 trade completers recorded.
This campus, situated in a fringe town setting, offers a mix of short certificate-style programs like LPN and cosmetology alongside longer allied-health tracks such as radiology technology, which may suit students at different stages, including adult career changers, though program length details are not specified here. Prospective students should verify accreditation and outcome data directly through the listed accreditors and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Weatherford College offers 9 program families, most notably LPN / LVN programs, cosmetology schools, and medical assistant programs, along with radiology tech and EMT training.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Its accreditors include the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Occupational Therapy Association, the American Physical Therapy Association, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate for this specific campus is not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is 63.5%, but a direct comparison is not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,948, according to federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $42,397, 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 (800) 287-5471 or visit https://www.wc.edu/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Weatherford College is a public institution, which often means lower tuition costs 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 verify accreditation through the listed accrediting bodies and review federal outcome data at the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?229799.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers both shorter programs like LPN and cosmetology and longer allied-health tracks like radiology technology, which may appeal to career changers, though specific scheduling or adult-learner accommodations are not reported in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing or certification requirements after program completion are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to confirm requirements for programs like LPN or radiologic technology.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Weatherford College by phone at (800) 287-5471 or through its website at https://www.wc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?229799 for comparable listings.
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.