Dr. Miguel A. Cardona Secretary of Education | Official website
Dr. Miguel A. Cardona Secretary of Education | Official website
Data shows that students paid $5,830 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, less than the $55 charged for the previous school year.
Among the four institutions in the county, Manuel and Theresa's School of Hair Design-Victoria stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $15,000. Victoria Beauty & Barber College followed with an average of $15,000 per year. Victoria College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $4,067.
At the time, a total of $2.6 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Victoria County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $763,701.
Currently there are four higher education institutions in Victoria County, including Victoria Beauty & Barber College, University of Houston-Victoria, and Victoria College.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Institution | Number of Students Receiving Grants | Total Amount of Grants Received | Average Amount of Grant Per Student | Number of Students Receiving Loans | Total Amount of Loans Received | Average Amount of Loans Per Student |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel and Theresa's School of Hair Design-Victoria | 12 | $38,824 | $3,235 | 15 | $43,107 | $2,874 |
| Victoria College | 173 | $907,348 | $5,245 | 14 | $66,508 | $4,751 |
| Victoria Beauty & Barber College | 54 | $236,615 | $4,382 | 54 | $348,600 | $6,456 |
| University of Houston-Victoria | 134 | $1,421,984 | $10,612 | 50 | $305,486 | $6,110 |
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