Pathway Vocational Academy
Beaumont, TX 77701-4650
About Pathway Vocational Academy
Pathway Vocational Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Beaumont, Texas, enrolling about 18 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 40.00% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $22,822 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $22,822.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pathway Vocational Academy | — | $19,893 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| Texas (state median) | $9,940 | $8,031 | 184 |
| Suburban (locale median) | $13,135 | $18,048 | 684 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Pathway Vocational Academy really?
Evidence: average net price at Pathway Vocational Academy versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Pathway Vocational Academy is $19,893.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $19,893 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $11,862 above the Texas median net price. Versus suburban campuses, net price runs $1,845 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Pathway Vocational Academy: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Pathway Vocational Academy—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Avg. net price
$19,893
Student outcomes
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
Is Pathway Vocational Academy a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Pathway Vocational Academy is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Pathway Vocational Academy.
Campus
Location
Beaumont, TX
City / state
- ZIP
- 77701-4650
- NCES locale
- Suburb
Compared with Suburban campuses nationally, net price is 10% above the median for Suburban campuses ($18,048 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Southwest
Size
Enrollment
18
Total enrollment
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 59.09%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Pathway Vocational Academy.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Pathway Vocational Academy was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Pathway Vocational Academy in that year.
Multi-year history is not in this profile yet. It is added when the institution cost history CSV has been collected and merged into school JSON.
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Pathway Vocational Academy reported total enrollment of about 18 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 0% male and 100% female. About 59.09% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
N/A% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Pathway Vocational Academy in 2024 is 18 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
7.50% 100% Completion Time
40.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 7.50% of students graduating from Pathway Vocational Academy completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Pathway Vocational Academy graduates earn a median of $22,822 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Pathway Vocational Academy.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $22,822. Average net price used in cost models: $19,893.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Pathway Vocational Academy graduates report median earnings of $22,822 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Pathway Vocational Academy.
Program completion data is not available for this institution.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Pathway Vocational Academy graduates.
Pathway Vocational Academy at a glance
Pathway Vocational Academy
Pathway Vocational Academy is a private for-profit institution in Beaumont, TX.
Schools near Pathway Vocational Academy
Other campuses in Beaumont, TX when available, plus nearby institutions in Texas.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade F) within Texas, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pathway Vocational Academy located?
Pathway Vocational Academy is located in Beaumont, TX.
How much does Pathway Vocational Academy cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $19,893 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What explains Pathway Vocational Academy's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($19,893), completion (40.0% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($22,822). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Pathway Vocational Academy?
Pathway Vocational Academy reports total enrollment of about 18 students in federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Pathway Vocational Academy earn?
Median earnings are $15,466 six years after entry and $22,822 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Pathway Vocational Academy?
The 150%-time completion rate is 40.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Pathway Vocational Academy public or private?
Pathway Vocational Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Beaumont, TX.
Is Pathway Vocational Academy an HBCU?
No. Pathway Vocational Academy is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Pathway Vocational Academy a tribal college?
No. Pathway Vocational Academy is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Pathway Vocational Academy religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Pathway Vocational Academy in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.