Paris Junior College
Paris, TX · Public · Associate degree-granting
Located in Paris, Texas, Paris Junior College is a public institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 2,204 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $36,515 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 37.1%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $5,342, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 6.84x. The average net price after financial aid is $7,690 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Machinist, English Language & Literature, Health Services, and Registered Nursing.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$36,515
Graduation Rate
37.1%
Median Debt
$5,342
Average Net Price
$7,690
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
4.75x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
6.84x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
2,204
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
57.6%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$2,700
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,700
Pell Grant Rate
25.7%
Federal Loan Rate
2.4%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$7,212
Income $30K–$48K
$6,232
Income $48K–$75K
$8,420
Income $110K+
$11,096
Student Demographics
Women
59.7%
White
56.4%
Black
11.7%
Hispanic
22.5%
Asian
1.6%
Two or More Races
4.6%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
31.6%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (49)
Associate (26)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services | $49,653 | 120 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $44,977 | 119 |
| Registered Nursing | $75,530 | 58 |
| Accounting | $45,243 | 50 |
| Teacher Education | $39,613 | 46 |
| Criminology | Not reported | 30 |
| Sports & Fitness | $38,962 | 29 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 26 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $59,523 | 25 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 18 |
| Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 12 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 11 |
| Biology | Not reported | 10 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 10 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 7 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 6 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 4 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 4 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 4 |
| Agriculture | Not reported | 3 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 3 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | $32,045 | 2 |
| Education | $40,844 | 0 |
| Business | $46,655 | 0 |
Undergraduate Certificate (14)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $43,280 | 415 |
| Machinist | $39,481 | 222 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 180 |
| Practical Nursing | $67,944 | 51 |
| Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 45 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | $36,386 | 42 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 24 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 17 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 15 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 13 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $52,248 | 11 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 9 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 5 |
| Biology | Not reported | 4 |
Show 9 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Physics | Associate | 2 |
| Political Science | Associate | 2 |
| Music | Associate | 2 |
| Business Operations | Associate | 2 |
| Linguistics | Associate | 1 |
| Mathematics | Associate | 1 |
| Business Operations | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Parks & Recreation Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Associate's Education Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Associate's Parks & Recreation Programs in Texas
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Parks & Recreation Programs
- Lowest Debt Colleges
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Texas
- Most Affordable Colleges in Texas
- Best ROI Colleges in Texas
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