Trinity Valley Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here. a public school with 4,793 students.
About This School
Trinity Valley Community College is a public institution located in Athens, Texas with approximately 4,793 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $3,801 per year. The graduation rate is 24%, and the typical graduate earns $35,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Trinity Valley Community College (TVCC) is a public community college based in Athens, Texas. It has six campuses serving five counties across the southeast and eastern parts of the state.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the cost is genuinely hard to beat at just $3,801/year average net price, and graduates carry relatively low debt at $6,707, which limits financial risk. However, only 24% of students earn a degree, which is a real concern — it suggests many students don't finish, so you'll want to ask yourself honestly what support systems you'll need to be in that minority. Median earnings of $35,600 a decade out are modest, making this best suited as an affordable stepping stone toward a four-year transfer rather than a terminal credential.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,793 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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