Paris Junior College

Comprehensive information about programs, admissions, costs, and enrollment

Paris, TX
(903) 785-7661
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โœ“ GI Bill approved ยท 129 GI Bill students

What Are the Key Stats for Paris Junior College?

Annual Tuition & Fees (In-State)

$4,200

Total Enrollment

4,533

Graduation Rate

37.7%

6-year graduation rate

Program Completions

914

Last reported year

How Paris Junior College Compares

Paris Junior College's 4,533-student body and $4,200 in-state tuition (58% retention) sit comfortably in the typical trade-college range. This kind of mid-tier scale usually translates to a balance between program variety and reasonable class sizes โ€” neither too small to limit options nor too large to feel impersonal.

Where is Paris Junior College?

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What are the Most Popular Programs at Paris Junior College

ASSOCIATE
128 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 24.0102
88 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 48.0508
86 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 51.0000
60 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 51.3801
ASSOCIATE
60 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 52.0301

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Paris Junior 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 Structural Welding program at Paris Junior College, 61% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 81% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $6,080 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

ProgramCompletion rateEmployed 6 mo after exitEmployed 1 yr after exitMedian quarterly earnings
Structural Welding81%61%66%$6,080
CDL Permit Exam Preparation100%75%76%$12,592
Professional Truck Driving Part II99%76%74%$12,568
LVN Transition to ADN92%95%96%$14,218
Vocational Nursing71%85%81%$5,747

All 21 verified program outcomes for Paris Junior College โ†’

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

Explore Paris Junior College

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Enrollment

Paris Junior College enrolls 4,533 students. The student body is 62.3% women, with diverse representation across programs. The college maintains a 58% retention rate, reflecting student satisfaction and academic support.

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Academics

Paris Junior College maintains a 25:1 student-to-faculty ratio, providing strong 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

Paris Junior College employs 79 instructional staff members dedicated to student success. The 25:1 student-to-faculty ratio provides strong 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

Paris Junior College offers programs in 19 different fields of study. The most popular programs include General Studies, Welding Technology/Welder, and Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. In 2025, the college awarded 914 degrees and certificates across all programs.

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Financial Aid

Annual tuition and fees at Paris Junior College is $4,200 for in-state students and $5,700 for out-of-state students. After financial aid, the average net price is $7,583. Students can use the net price calculator to estimate their individual costs and potential aid.

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Student Outcomes

Paris Junior College achieves a 28.7% 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 28.2% 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
2400 Clarksville St
Paris, TX, 75460
Administrator
Stephen M. Benson, Ph.D.
President

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $4,200
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $5,700
Average Net Price $7,583

Federal Identifiers

OPE ID: 00360100
EIN: 756002205
IPEDS ID: 227401
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