Business/Commerce at Vernon College
Associate's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in Texas
Business/Commerce associates's programs at peer institutions in Texas (43 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon College | $32,974* | — | $10,409* | — |
| Strayer University-Texas | $44,154* | $47,516 | $32,810* | 0.74 |
| DeVry University-Texas | $43,716* | — | $30,444* | 0.70 |
| Austin Community College District | $43,267* | $52,005 | $12,500* | 0.29 |
| Blinn College District | $34,483* | $43,026 | $12,399* | 0.36 |
| Dallas College | $34,095* | $51,391 | $10,500* | 0.31 |
| National Median | $36,591* | — | $13,437* | 0.37 |
Other Business/Commerce Programs in Texas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strayer University-Texas Farmers Branch | $13,920 | $44,154 | $32,810 |
| DeVry University-Texas Irving | $17,488 | $43,716 | $30,444 |
| Austin Community College District Austin | $2,550 | $43,267 | $12,500 |
| Blinn College District Brenham | $4,580 | $34,483 | $12,399 |
| Dallas College Dallas | $2,370 | $34,095 | $10,500 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Vernon College, approximately 38% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 14 similar programs in TX. Actual outcomes may vary.