What do Vernon College graduates earn?

Vernon College graduates report median earnings of $40,101 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

Where do Vernon College graduates work?

Among the most recent graduate cohort tracked by Census PSEO, the top industry one year after completion is Health Care and Social Assistance at 55% of graduates.

What share of Vernon College graduates are found employed?

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Is Vernon College worth it?

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Vernon College graduates report median earnings of $53,885 four years after completion, against an average net price of $6,404.

Vernon, TX · Public · 2-year

Vernon College is a public, two-year institution in Vernon, Texas (small town). It awarded 527 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in general studies, licensed practical nurse training and registered nursing.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$40,101

Median earnings 4 years after

$53,885

Median earnings 10 years after

$40,464

Average net price

$6,404

Completion rate

21%

Completions (2024)

527

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

2,113

Median earnings after completing, by program

Program	Credential	Median earnings, 1yr	Median earnings, 4yr	Graduates counted
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	Associate	$71,856	$81,046	91
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	Undergraduate certificate	$47,677	$60,891	32
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Associate	$28,648	$43,197	28
Precision Metal Working	Associate	$32,206	$47,552	21
Agricultural Business and Management	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Agricultural Business and Management	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Science	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	$21,410	N/A
Culinary Arts and Related Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
Program	Award level	Awards
General Studies	Associate	166
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	Certificate 1-2 yrs	95
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	Associate	58
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General	Certificate 1-2 yrs	26
Welding Technology/Welder	Certificate 1-2 yrs	25
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician	Certificate 1-2 yrs	15
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	Certificate 1-2 yrs	15
Surgical Technology/Technologist	Associate	14
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	Associate	13
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	11

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

Industry	Share of graduates	Graduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance	55%	3,936
Public Administration	8%	552
Manufacturing	6%	445
Retail Trade	6%	437
Educational Services	5%	325
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	4%	258
Other Services (except Public Administration)	3%	180
Construction	2%	160

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