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Clarendon College

Clarendon, Texas · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 1,520 students · WeldingMachining & CNCPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarbering

Avg net price / yr
$8,390
cheaper than 51% of comparable schools
Completion rate
36.4%
Median debt at completion
$11,000
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$38,696
earns ~$4,612.2 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Clarendon College is a public school in Clarendon, TX that mainly awards associate degrees and certificates. With 1,520 students, it serves adults seeking trade training or general education at a low net price. Data comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What to know

The average annual net price is $8,390 after aid, but the median student debt at completion is $11,000. A completion rate of 36.4% means most students do not finish within the tracked period, which you should weigh against the cost. Earnings vary heavily by program, ranging from $13,239 in cosmetology to $61,020 in registered nursing two years after entry.

Reported median earnings are 1% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificate$33,993
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificate$13,239
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 24 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$61,020
Agricultural Business and Managementassociate degree$25,194
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$23,351
Agriculture, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Agricultural Business and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Animal Sciencesassociate degreenot reported
Communication and Media Studiesassociate degreenot reported
Education, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degreenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
English Language and Literature, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Biology, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Mathematicsassociate degreenot reported
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessassociate degreenot reported
Chemistryassociate degreenot reported
Psychology, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Political Science and Governmentassociate degreenot reported
Sociologyassociate degreenot reported
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftassociate degreenot reported
Business/Commerce, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Historyassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers undergraduate certificates in Precision Metal Working, Cosmetology, Practical Nursing, Agricultural Business, and Registered Nursing. It also offers associate degrees in Registered Nursing, Agricultural Business and Management, Agriculture, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences.
How much do graduates of a specific program typically earn?
Median earnings two years after completion are $33,993 for Precision Metal Working, $13,239 for Cosmetology, $61,020 for Registered Nursing, $25,194 for Agricultural Business, and $23,351 for Liberal Arts. The school reports typical earnings of $38,696 for all students ten years after entry.
How many students finish and what does the completion rate mean?
The reported completion rate is 36.4%. This figure is based on federal data and may undercount students who transfer out of public community colleges, so do not interpret a lower rate as a failure to graduate.
Is Clarendon College public or private?
Clarendon College is a public school located in Clarendon, TX.
How does typical student debt compare to the yearly net price?
The median student debt at completion is $11,000. Comparing this total debt to the average annual net price of $8,390 shows that the total debt covers roughly one year of the net price.

Other options in Texas

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Alvin Community CollegeAlvin$8,52530.2%$45,762
Amarillo CollegeAmarillo$4,60035.8%$41,302
Angelina CollegeLufkin$7,77324.9%$37,301
Austin Community College DistrictAustin$6,39016.1%$43,177
Coastal Bend CollegeBeeville$4,23728.8%$35,086
Blinn College DistrictBrenham$10,84416.2%$46,318
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 223922. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.