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Panola College

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Qualifications reported by this institution

Training subjects and awards

Panola College reported certificate or associate-level records in the subjects below. Related awards are grouped so you can compare the options without duplicate listings.

Information Science/Studies

Certificate (one to less than two academic years)Associate degreeCertificate (less than one academic year)

28 reported completions · CIP 11.0401 · 2024 collection

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Certificate (one to less than two academic years)Associate degreeCertificate (less than one academic year)

8 reported completions · CIP 51.0801 · 2024 collection

Welding Technology/Welder

Associate degreeCertificate (less than one academic year)

119 reported completions · CIP 48.0508 · 2024 collection

Source: NCES IPEDS C2024_A. Award categories describe the reported qualification; they are not a current course timetable. Zero completions do not establish that a program has closed. A student may complete more than one award.

Program-level workforce training records

The public DOL download contains 21 program records matched to this institution. These provide more specific leads to investigate; reporting dates and current approval need verification.

Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Carthage, TX

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

PANOLA COLLEGE
CERTIFICATE

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Reported address
1109 West Panola Street, Carthage, TX 75633
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary · CIP 51.0716
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$3,608 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$2,000 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Carthage, TX

PERSONAL COMPUTER TECHNICAL SUPPORT

PANOLA COLLEGE
CERTIFICATE

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Reported address
1109 West Panola Street, Carthage, TX 75633
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician · CIP 47.0104
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$7,086 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$713 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Carthage, TX

PHLEBOTOMY

PANOLA COLLEGE
CERTIFICATE

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Reported address
1109 West Panola Street, Carthage, TX 75633
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist · CIP 51.1009
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$1,014 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$0 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Carthage, TX

VOCATIONAL NURSE CERTIFICATE

PANOLA COLLEGE
Credential not specified

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Reported address
1109 West Panola Street, Carthage, TX 75633
Historically reported educational prerequisite
No educational requirement reported · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training · CIP 51.3901
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$0 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$0 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Carthage, TX

Associate Degree Nursing

Panola College
Registered Nurse

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Reported address
1109 West Panola Street, Carthage, TX 75633
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training · CIP 51.3901
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$5,280 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$7,911 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Carthage, TX

Certified Nurse Aide

Panola College
Certificate

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Reported address
1109 West Panola Street, Carthage, TX 75633
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide · CIP 51.3902
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$1,130 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$0 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Carthage, TX

Certified Nurse Aide

Panola College
Certification

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Reported address
1109 West Panola Street, Carthage, TX 75633
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide · CIP 51.3902
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$1,130 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$0 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Carthage, TX

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician

Panola College
Certificate

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Reported address
1109 West Panola Street, Carthage, TX 75633
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist · CIP 51.0710
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$4,716 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$1,613 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Carthage, TX

Computer Information Technology AAS

Panola College
Certificate

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Reported address
1109 West Panola Street, Carthage, TX 75633
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Information Science/Studies · CIP 11.0401
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$4,680 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$718 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Carthage, TX

Digital Media Design & Development

Panola College
Certificate

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Reported address
1109 West Panola Street, Carthage, TX 75633
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Computer Software Technology/Technician · CIP 15.1204
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$5,488 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$713 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Carthage, TX

Health Information Technology AAS

Panola College
Registered Health Information Technicians (RHIT)

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Reported address
1109 West Panola Street, Carthage, TX 75633
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician · CIP 51.0707
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$4,692 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$3,108 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Carthage, TX

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Panola College
LVN

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Reported address
1109 West Panola Street, Carthage, TX 75633
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training · CIP 51.3901
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$8,275 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$4,579 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

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Put the numbers in context

Reported costs and financial aid

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Annual in-state tuition and fees$2,352AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
Annual out-of-state tuition and fees$5,232AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
Average annual net price$5,216AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25. Defined first-time, full-time aid-recipient cohort; not a personal quote.
Undergraduates receiving Pell Grants31%AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25. Historical institution-level share; not proof your course is eligible.

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release. Costs can use different reporting periods and student populations.

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Related career paths

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Sources: NCES CIP 2020–SOC 2018 crosswalk and O*NET 31.0. Some roles require additional education, work experience or licensing.

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Location and getting there

Reported institution address:
1109 W Panola Street, Carthage, TX 75633-2397

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Evidence after education

Graduate earnings and borrowing by field

These records describe historical graduate groups. They do not measure a course’s effect on earnings, the pay of every graduate or the salary you would earn.

Institution group, broad field and credential. College Scorecard groups these figures under OPEID6 003600. This can include related campuses. Four-digit subject groups can contain several specific courses; do not treat them as results for each course above.
Explore 19 source field and credential records
Field / awardMedian earnings 1 year after completionMedian earnings 4 years after completionMedian federal student-loan debt
Information Science/Studies. 11.04 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Information Science/Studies. 11.04 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. 11.10 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaNot publishedSuppressed for privacyNot published
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. 11.10 · Associate's DegreeNot publishedSuppressed for privacyNot published
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. 12.04 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. 12.04 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Precision Metal Working. 48.05 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Precision Metal Working. 48.05 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Health and Medical Administrative Services. 51.07 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Health and Medical Administrative Services. 51.07 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. 51.08 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. 51.08 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. 51.09 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. 51.09 · Associate's DegreeNot publishedSuppressed for privacyNot published
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. 51.10 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. 51.10 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. 51.38 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. 51.38 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. 51.39 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Who and which years do the Scorecard measures cover?

Earnings refer to federally aided completers in the source’s working and non-enrolled population. Debt is a separate borrower cohort and excludes borrowing types outside the named measure. Different years are not a trend for the same people.

  • Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled 1 year after completing: Treasury AY2018-19, AY2019-20 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars. Variable EARN_MDN_1YR.
  • Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled 4 year after completing: Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars. Variable EARN_MDN_4YR.
  • Median Stafford and Grad PLUS loan debt disbursed at all institutions: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort. Variable DEBT_ALL_STGP_ANY_MDN.

Privacy suppression and missing values remain unavailable. They are never entered as zero. The source’s institutional group may have changed since these cohorts studied.

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Census PSEO: 10 field and credential comparisons

PSEO covers participating institutions and graduates meeting its earnings and employment coverage criteria. Values below use the most recent graduation cohort with at least one published earnings measure for each reporting institution, field and award. The reporting unit is the named eight-digit OPEID; it may cover more than this campus.

Reporting institution / field / awardGraduation cohortYear 1 medianYear 5 medianYear 10 median
Panola College (00360000) CIP 12.04 · Certificate under 1 year2016–2020$24,019 32 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Panola College (00360000) CIP 48.05 · Certificate under 1 year2016–2020$31,452 89 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Panola College (00360000) CIP 51.08 · Certificate under 1 year2016–2020$26,329 70 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Panola College (00360000) CIP 51.08 · Associate degree2016–2020$36,491 121 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Panola College (00360000) CIP 51.09 · Certificate under 1 year2016–2020$56,563 41 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Panola College (00360000) CIP 51.10 · Associate degree2016–2020$43,588 48 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Panola College (00360000) CIP 51.38 · Associate degree2016–2020$70,075 225 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Panola College (00360000) CIP 51.39 · Certificate under 1 year2016–2020$43,763 203 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Panola College (00360000) CIP 51.07 · Certificate under 1 year2011–2015Suppressed$41,244 36 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailable
Panola College (00360000) CIP 11.04 · Certificate under 1 year2006–2010Suppressed$40,342 30 earnings-covered graduates$45,210 33 earnings-covered graduates

Census PSEO latest-release snapshot downloaded September 9, 2026. Earnings are inflation-adjusted; the published schema labels them in 2023 dollars. Cohorts, coverage and methods differ from Scorecard; do not combine their values into a ranking. PSEO population and methods · Schema and status flags.

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Living costs & local context

Budget context for Carthage city, Texas

Median monthly gross rent$7972020–2024 ACS · 2024 dollars · margin of error ±$164
Median household income$51,2502020–2024 ACS · 2024 dollars · margin of error ±$10,940
Resident population estimate6,6012020–2024 ACS · margin of error ±22
Texas price level97.1BEA regional price parity · 2024 · US = 100

Gross rent combines contract rent with the estimated average monthly cost of tenant-paid utilities and fuels. It describes occupied rental housing, not current asking rents, student accommodation or the cost of a room in a shared home. Household income is not an individual worker’s salary.

The state price index compares the overall price of goods and services with the national average. An index of 97.1 is approximately 2.9% below the national price level. It is context for planning, not a multiplier for a personal budget or a cost-adjusted salary.

Sources: 2024 ACS five-year public summary files, tables B25064, B19013 and B01003; BEA 2024 regional price parities. Retrieved September 9, 2026. Census place matches use a unique name within a state; school postal cities and Census boundaries are not interchangeable. Unavailable estimates are omitted.

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Other options in the area

These institutions in Texas share at least one broad training family. Compare the exact subjects before deciding they offer an equivalent route.

Private nonprofit institution

LeTourneau University

Longview, TX

Health & animal care · Transportation

3 reported subjects

About 30 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.

Public institution

Kilgore College

Kilgore, TX

Beauty & wellness · Construction · Culinary & hospitality · Health & animal care · Manufacturing · Technology & design · Transportation

20 reported subjects

About 34 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.

About 54 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.

Public institution

Tyler Junior College

Tyler, TX

Construction · Culinary & hospitality · Energy & utilities · Health & animal care · Manufacturing · Technology & design · Transportation

34 reported subjects

About 56 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.

Sources for this profile

Snapshot assembled September 8, 2026. IPEDS institution identifier: 227386. Read our matching, coverage and correction approach.