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Texarkana College

Public Texarkana, TX · Urban · Southwest · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
41%
Graduation Rate
$34,647
Earnings (10yr)
$8,812
Net Price
1,502
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Overview

Texarkana College has about 1,500 students, making it a tight-knit community where individuals can really connect. This school is ideal for those seeking practical, hands-on education in fields like Mechanic and Repair Technology, Health Professions, and Culinary Services. The focus here is on career readiness, so if you're looking to dive straight into the workforce with solid skills, this could be a great fit.

In terms of what life looks like after graduation, students typically earn around $34,647 a year ten years post-degree. That’s a meaningful starting point for many. With 26% of students receiving Pell Grants, the financial aid options are there to help make education more accessible, though the graduation rate sits at 41%, suggesting that some may struggle to complete their programs. However, those who do complete their studies often find themselves in a better position than they started.

Looking at the cost, the net price for attending after aid is around $8,812, which is relatively manageable. The median debt of $10,500 means that graduates are leaving school without an overwhelming financial burden. Students who thrive here are often those who appreciate a more affordable path to practical skills and job readiness, ready to take on the challenges of their chosen fields.

Rankings

How Texarkana Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation41%Earnings 10yr$35KNet Price$9KRetention45%Median Debt$11KPell Grant Rate26%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$8K$0-30K$8K$30-48K$10K$48-75K$16K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%1879.6%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%1173.7%MOBILITY220.61%

Cost & Financial Aid

$2,476
In-State Tuition
$5,332
Out-of-State
$8,812
Avg Net Price
$10,500
Median Debt
26%
Pell Grant Rate
7%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$7,996
Family Income $0–$30K
$7,865
Family Income $30K–$48K
$9,907
Family Income $48K–$75K
$15,660
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$30,371
6 Years After Entry
$30,772
8 Years
$34,647
10 Years
0.3x
Debt-to-Earnings
44%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$30,371 6yr $30,772 8yr $34,647 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

220.61%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
1173.7%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
1879.6%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$61,200
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

0.95
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.03
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
10.7%
Volunteering Rate
0.99
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 45%
Full-Time Faculty 65%
Faculty Salary (mo) $6,004
Diversity Index 0.64
First-Gen Students 47%

Top Programs

Mechanic & Repair Tech 20%
Precision Production 17%
Health Professions 15%
Culinary & Personal Services 15%
Humanities 12%
Business & Marketing 7%
Computer Science & IT 2%
Education 1%

Quick Facts

Setting Urban
Region Southwest
Accreditor Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Predominant Degree Certificate

Student Body

Female
62%
White
51%
Hispanic
11%
Black
29%
Asian
1%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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