Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Victoria College

Victoria College's nursing certificate graduates earn below the median for Texas LVN programs—$40,470 in year one versus a state median of $46,004. This puts the program at the 40th percentile statewide, trailing dozens of other Texas schools. Compare this to top performers like Alvin Community College, where graduates earn $64,976, or even solid mid-tier options like Angelina College at $54,637. That $6,000-14,000 gap matters significantly for a family weighing their options.

The program does have one clear advantage: low debt. At $10,000, graduates borrow about 30% less than typical Texas LVN students, and the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.25 is manageable. Earnings also improve over time—reaching $49,110 by year four represents 21% growth. However, even with that progression, graduates remain below where many comparable programs start. For a field with fairly standardized training requirements, the earnings variation across Texas schools is striking.

For an in-state family watching costs, this program won't trap your child in debt. But if they have the grades and options to attend one of the stronger-performing Texas LVN programs—particularly those clustered around Houston or in East Texas—the earning difference will likely outweigh any modest savings in tuition within a year or two of graduation.