Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for Panola College

Carthage, TX

Overall Completion Rate

31.7%

Working Student Success

34.8%

Transfer Out Rate

26.4%

Still Enrolled Rate

1.1%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
29%
Part-time Students
34.8%
First-time Students
38.3%
Transfer Students
32%

What does this mean for you? These completion rates show how different types of students succeed at this institution. Notably, part-time students have a higher success rate here (34.8% vs 29% for full-time), which is great news if you plan to work while studying. This pattern is common at trade colleges where programs are designed to accommodate working adults. First-time students are those new to college, while transfer students have attended another institution before.

What are the Cohort Outcomes Over Time

Tracking outcomes for the 2015-16 cohort of 959 students

After 4 Years

91
Certificates
195
Associate Degrees
286
Total Awards
30%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

92
Certificates
220
Associate Degrees
312
Total Awards
33%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

98
Certificates
228
Associate Degrees
326
Total Awards
34%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

34%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
25%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 191
8-Year Rate: 42%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 84
8-Year Rate: 39%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 461
8-Year Rate: 38%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 421
8-Year Rate: 37%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 270
8-Year Rate: 35%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 238
8-Year Rate: 34%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 154
8-Year Rate: 32%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 538
8-Year Rate: 32%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 26.9%

About This Data

Outcome measures data tracks student cohorts over 4, 6, and 8-year periods. Data is sourced from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) and reflects the most recent available reporting year.