by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you want to know more about Trinity Valley Community College, such as what majors does it offer, how diverse it is, how well it ranks, and more, this is your one-stop resource.
College Factual recognizes the best colleges and universities in its annual rankings. These rankings include categories for best overall colleges, best colleges for each major, best value schools, and much more.
Trinity Valley Community College was awarded 22 badges in the 2026 rankings.
TVCC is ranked #2,073 out of 3,449 schools in the nation for overall quality on College Factual’s 2026 Best Colleges list.
Within the state, TVCC holds the #109 spot on the Best Colleges in Texas ranking.
See all of the rankings for Trinity Valley Community College.
At Trinity Valley Community College, the student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Compared to the national average of 15 to 1, this is somewhat high. This could mean that class sizes may be larger than they are at other colleges or universities or that professors may be required to teach more classes.
When estimating how much access students will have to their teachers, some people like to look at what percentage of faculty members are full time. This is because part-time teachers may not have as much time to spend on campus as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Trinity Valley Community College is 73%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The on-time graduation rate is the percent of first-time, full time students who obtain their bachelor’s degree in four years or less. This rate is 24% for first-time, full-time students at TVCC, which is lower than the national rate of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Trinity Valley Community College.
The current enrollment includes 4,793 undergraduates at TVCC.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Trinity Valley Community College.
The typical net cost at TVCC is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for TVCC
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,714 | $2,725 | $5,880 | $10,876 | $12,899 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of TVCC, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
It’s not uncommon for college students to take out loans to pay for school. In fact, almost 66% of students nationwide depend at least partially on loans. At TVCC, approximately 12% of students took out student loans averaging $5,870 a year. That adds up to $23,480 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 15.1%. This is significantly higher than the national default rate of 10.1%, which means you could have trouble paying back your student loans if you take any out. Get more details about paying for Trinity Valley Community College.
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Trinity Valley Community College make about $38,567 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. This is about 22% less than the average pay for college graduates overall. However, graduates with your major may make more.
See which majors at Trinity Valley Community College make the most money.
Trinity Valley Community College is an public institution located in Athens, Texas. Athens is a great place for students who enjoy small town life. Get more details about the location of Trinity Valley Community College.
Get in touch with Trinity Valley Community College are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 100 Cardinal Drive, Athens, TX 75751 |
| Phone: | 9036756200 |
| Website: | www.tvcc.edu |
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 17 majors graduated from Trinity Valley Community College. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 2,129 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 715 | $23,866 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 687 | $29,181 |
| Nursing | 193 | $55,384 |
| Cosmetology | 135 | NA |
| Precision Metal Working | 75 | $30,137 |
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 65 | NA |
| Allied Health Professions | 36 | $42,503 |
| Computer Information Systems | 29 | NA |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 21 | NA |
Online learning options are becoming more and more popular at American colleges and universities. Online classes are great for students who have busy schedules or for those who just want to study on their own time.
3,143 students took at least one online class at Trinity Valley Community College.
Learn more about online learning at Trinity Valley Community College.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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