Panola College
Public certificate school in Carthage, TX that costs an average of $7,932 a year after financial aid and graduates 45% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$7,932
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
45%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$42,995
PublicTown (distant)1,388 undergraduates
Cost of Panola College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $12,844 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $2,622 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $5,598 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $7,715 |
| Books and supplies | $1,500 |
| Average net price after aid | $7,932 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $7,925 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $9,146 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Panola College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 45% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 58% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $36,029 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $42,995 |
| Rank in Texas (earnings) | 29th of 160 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $8,110 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $92 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 28% |
| Students with federal loans | 6.7% |
Majors and programs at Panola College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (29)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 17 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 6 | — | — |
| Agriculture | — | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 15 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 25 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 124 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 3 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 18 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 85 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 7 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 54 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Energy Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 31 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 27 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 12 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 13 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 60 | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 28 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 32 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 251 | — | — |
| Music | 3 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 3 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 100 | — | $4,987 |
| Precision Metal Working | 154 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (19)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 111 | $68,691 | $11,000 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 6 | — | — |
| Agriculture | — | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 35 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 4 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 23 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 11 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 2 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 15 | — | — |
| Energy Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 8 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 6 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 16 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 7 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 455 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Music | 5 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 12 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 59 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Texas
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar State College-Orange | Orange | $3,706 | — | $41,482 |
| Lamar State College-Port Arthur | Port Arthur | $4,244 | — | $42,900 |
| Galveston College | Galveston | $5,940 | — | $41,505 |
| Cisco College | Cisco | $9,076 | — | $42,396 |
| Northeast Texas Community College | Mount Pleasant | $5,392 | — | $39,809 |
| Angelina College | Lufkin | $7,315 | — | $37,609 |
| Brazosport College | Lake Jackson | $9,288 | — | $48,963 |
| Lamar Institute of Technology | Beaumont | $9,860 | — | $46,826 |
About Panola College
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Carthage, TX |
| Setting | Town (distant) |
| Undergraduates | 1,388 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 14 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Website | panola.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Panola College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $12,844 a year (tuition and fees: $2,622 in-state, $5,598 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $7,932 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $7,925.
How much do Panola College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $42,995 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 29th of 160 similar colleges in Texas.
What is Panola College's graduation rate?
45% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 58% of first-year students return for a second year.