Panola College

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Carthage, TX
(903) 693-2000
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โœ“ GI Bill approved ยท 53 GI Bill students

What Are the Key Stats for Panola College?

Annual Tuition & Fees (In-State)

$4,080

Total Enrollment

2,691

Graduation Rate

43.5%

6-year graduation rate

Program Completions

1,016

Last reported year

How Panola College Compares

Panola College sits in the middle range for trade-college enrollment with 2,691 students. Tuition: $4,080. Net price: $6,201. Graduation: 43%. Retention: 58%. These metrics behave as expected for a school of this size โ€” useful as a baseline against more specialized competitors.

Where is Panola College?

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What are the Most Popular Programs at Panola College

ASSOCIATE
264 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 24.0102
127 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 48.0508
74 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 51.3901
55 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 47.0105
55 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 51.3801

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Panola College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("โ€”") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric โ€” they never mean zero.

In the Associate Degree Nursing program at Panola College, 90% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 100% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $17,674 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

ProgramCompletion rateEmployed 6 mo after exitEmployed 1 yr after exitMedian quarterly earnings
Associate Degree Nursing100%90%92%$17,674
Licensed Vocational Nurse100%91%91%$10,883
Professional Truck Driving95%67%68%$11,921
Pharmacy Technician98%47%51%$5,725
Welding Basic Certificate100%57%54%$3,791

All 15 verified program outcomes for Panola College โ†’

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.

Explore Panola College

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Enrollment

Panola College enrolls 2,691 students. The student body is 66.8% women, with diverse representation across programs. The college maintains a 58% retention rate, reflecting student satisfaction and academic support.

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Academics

Panola College maintains a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio, providing exceptional opportunities for personalized instruction and academic support. The college maintains a developing 58% retention rate for full-time students, reflecting student satisfaction and effective academic programs. The college accommodates diverse student needs with flexible enrollment options for part-time and working students.

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Faculty & Staff

Panola College employs 67 instructional staff members dedicated to student success. The 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio provides excellent opportunities for personalized attention and mentoring. With 100% of faculty holding tenure, students benefit from experienced educators committed to teaching excellence.

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Programs

Panola College offers programs in 11 different fields of study. The most popular programs include General Studies, Welding Technology/Welder, and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. In 2025, the college awarded 1,016 degrees and certificates across all programs.

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Financial Aid

Annual tuition and fees at Panola College is $4,080 for in-state students and $5,232 for out-of-state students. After financial aid, the average net price is $6,201. Students can use the net price calculator to estimate their individual costs and potential aid.

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Student Outcomes

Panola College achieves a 31.7% overall completion rate for students who complete their programs. Students typically complete their programs in 5 years, balancing academic rigor with timely graduation. The college supports working students with a 34.8% success rate for this population.

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Institution Details

Sector PUBLIC 2 YEAR
Control PUBLIC
Level AT LEAST 2 BUT LESS THAN 4 YEARS
Degree Granting Yes

Contact Information

Address
1109 W Panola Street
Carthage, TX, 75633-2397
Administrator
Dr. Jessica Pace
President

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $4,080
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $5,232
Average Net Price $6,201

Federal Identifiers

OPE ID: 00360000
EIN: 751854775
IPEDS ID: 227386
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