C+
Above Average
Score: 58/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
34/100 · earnings-weighted

Trinity Valley Community College

4-Year Public
📍 Athens, Texas 75751
Outcomes
C
47/100
Affordability
B+
79/100
Resources
B
65/100
Experience
B+
80/100
Prestige
F
28/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

5,300
Total Enrollment
24%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
16.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$4,327
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Trinity Valley Community College ▼

30% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$215,584
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,221
1-Year Change
+2.0%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Trinity Valley Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$38,567
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$32,725
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$10,426
Median debt at graduation
27.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
29.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 27% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 38th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TX wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Trinity Valley Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$59,966$67,688-16%#921 of 962#922$13,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$50,185$60,204-8%#383 of 560#412—
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants$39,356$49,001-22%#32 of 34#31$10,500
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services$34,123$47,004+25%#4 of 57#3$13,124
Psychology—$45,926+17%#17 of 106#10—
Criminal Justice and Corrections—$44,371-5%#279 of 426#246$9,500
Precision Metal Working$35,123$43,964-22%#60 of 66#62—
Education$22,519$43,369+4%#15 of 31#15—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$29,246$41,442-6%#580 of 947#610$9,083
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services$12,707$18,037-33%#10 of 11#10$5,500

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Trinity Valley Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $215,584
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,221/mo — vs ~$327/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 75751 (4.4% cap, Athens)

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🏆 Where Trinity Valley Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥉
Corrections
of 35 schools
#10
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $1,170 $4,500
Room $2,940
Board $4,594
Total Cost (On-Campus) $19,680 $20,730

Financial Aid

84%
Receive Any Aid
58%
Receive Pell Grants
24%
Take Out Loans
$4,327
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$1,714
$30,001 - $48,000$2,725
$48,001 - $75,000$5,880
$75,001 - $110,000$10,876
$110,001+$12,899

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 715 grads/yr Corrections 684 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 193 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 135 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 75 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 65 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 29 grads/yr Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician 23 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 21 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 20 grads/yr Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 16 grads/yr Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General 14 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 14 grads/yr Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General 13 grads/yr Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 12 grads/yr Carpentry/Carpenter 12 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 11 grads/yr Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary 8 grads/yr Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 8 grads/yr Accounting 8 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Trinity Valley Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
First-line supervisors of police and detectives
$106k/yr 160,800 jobs
First-line supervisors of correctional officers
$76k/yr 57,100 jobs
Criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary
$71k/yr 16,200 jobs
Correctional officers and jailers
$58k/yr 387,500 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Makeup artists, theatrical and performance
$50k/yr 7,000 jobs

Student Demographics

5,300
Total Students
61%
Women
37%
Traditional Age (18-24)
30%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 52%
Hispanic 29%
Black 12%
Asian 1%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 29%
Off-Campus (Renters) 30%
With Family 41%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,611 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 49%
Hybrid (Some Online) 25%
Fully Online 25%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 37%
25-64 (Adult) 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Trinity Valley Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Trinity Valley Community College?
Tuition at Trinity Valley Community College is $1,170 for in-state students and $4,500 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $4,327.
What is the graduation rate at Trinity Valley Community College?
The graduation rate at Trinity Valley Community College is 24%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Trinity Valley Community College a good school?
Trinity Valley Community College has a Repit College Score of 58/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Trinity Valley Community College?
Trinity Valley Community College has a total enrollment of 5,300 students.
Is there rental demand near Trinity Valley Community College?
Yes! Approximately 30% of students at Trinity Valley Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,611 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Athens area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology