What programs does Ranger College offer and what credentials do they award?

The school offers undergraduate certificates in Cosmetology, Vehicle Maintenance, Precision Metal Working, Allied Health, and Practical Nursing. It also awards associate degrees in Precision Metal Working, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Teacher Education, plus two additional programs not detailed in this dataset.

What are the typical earnings for graduates of the Liberal Arts program?

For the Liberal Arts and Sciences associate degree, the median earnings two years after completion are reported at $32,634.

Is Ranger College public or private?

Ranger College is a public school located in Ranger, TX.

How many students typically finish their program at this school?

The reported completion rate for the school is 26.9%.

How does the typical student debt compare to the yearly net price?

The median student debt at completion is $9,500, while the average annual net price is $6,182. This means the total debt is higher than one year of net costs but lower than two years.

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Ranger College

Ranger, Texas · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 971 students · WeldingMachining & CNCDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenancePractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr

$6,182

cheaper than 69% of comparable schools

Completion rate

26.9%

Median debt at completion

$9,500

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$35,552

earns ~$5,750.9 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Ranger College is a public institution in Ranger, TX that mainly awards associate degrees. With an average annual net price of $6,182, it serves students pursuing certificates or degrees in trades like cosmetology, vehicle repair, and metal working. The school reports a completion rate of 26.9% and typical median earnings of $35,552 ten years after entry.

What to know

The school lists a completion rate of 26.9%, which is a metric worth scrutinizing before enrolling. Students can expect a typical median student debt of $9,500 upon completion, which is less than two years of the reported annual net price. Typical earnings for graduates ten years after entry are reported at $35,552.

Net price is 26% below the Texas median ($8,390) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 7% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Precision Metal Working	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Precision Metal Working	associate degree	not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	associate degree	$32,634
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	associate degree	not reported
Fire Protection	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	associate degree	not reported

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Questions students ask

What programs does Ranger College offer and what credentials do they award?: The school offers undergraduate certificates in Cosmetology, Vehicle Maintenance, Precision Metal Working, Allied Health, and Practical Nursing. It also awards associate degrees in Precision Metal Working, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Teacher Education, plus two additional programs not detailed in this dataset.
What are the typical earnings for graduates of the Liberal Arts program?: For the Liberal Arts and Sciences associate degree, the median earnings two years after completion are reported at $32,634.
Is Ranger College public or private?: Ranger College is a public school located in Ranger, TX.
How many students typically finish their program at this school?: The reported completion rate for the school is 26.9%.
How does the typical student debt compare to the yearly net price?: The median student debt at completion is $9,500, while the average annual net price is $6,182. This means the total debt is higher than one year of net costs but lower than two years.

Other options in Texas

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Alvin Community College	Alvin	$8,525	30.2%	$45,762
Amarillo College	Amarillo	$4,600	35.8%	$41,302
Angelina College	Lufkin	$7,773	24.9%	$37,301
Austin Community College District	Austin	$6,390	16.1%	$43,177
Coastal Bend College	Beeville	$4,237	28.8%	$35,086
Blinn College District	Brenham	$10,844	16.2%	$46,318

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 227687. 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.