Paris Junior College

www.parisjc.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$1,950
6.56% growth from 2023
2024 Average Net Price
$7,583
After Financial Aid
2024 Enrolled Students
4,533
32% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
37.7%
200 Graduates

About

Paris Junior College is a higher education institution located in Lamar County, TX. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Paris Junior College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (576 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (36 degrees), and Watchmaking & Jewelrymaking (30 degrees).

In 2024, 1,508 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Paris Junior College. 60.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (946 degrees), 2.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (351 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Paris Junior College is $1,950, which is $−6,234 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Paris Junior College is $1,950, which is $6,234 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,583.

In 2024, 33% of undergraduate students attending Paris Junior College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 2% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,950
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Paris Junior College was $1,950. The cost of tuition at Paris Junior College is $−6,234 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

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Average Net Price

$7,583
2024 Value
6.53%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 Paris Junior College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,583. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Paris Junior College grew by 6.53%.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

33%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
2%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

33% of undergraduate students at Paris Junior College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 5.71% with respect to 2023, when 35% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Enrollment

Paris Junior College had a total enrollment of 4,533 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Paris Junior College is 1,452 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,081. This means that 32% of students enrolled at Paris Junior College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Paris Junior College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55.5% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, 10.6% Black or African American, 4.21% Two or More Races, 1.39% Asian, 1.06% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.265% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Paris Junior College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.5%), followed by White Male (22.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

32%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Paris Junior College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,533 students. The full-time enrollment at Paris Junior College is 1,452 and the part-time enrollment is 3,081. This means that 32% of students enrolled at Paris Junior College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.1% at similar Associates Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

58%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Paris Junior College was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Paris Junior College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    2,515 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    1,123 enrolled students
  3. Black or African American
    482 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Paris Junior College is 55.5% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, 10.6% Black or African American, 4.21% Two or More Races, 1.39% Asian, 1.06% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.265% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 40.5% White, 29.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 52 students (1.15%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2024, 328 more women than men received degrees from Paris Junior College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Paris Junior College is white (946 degrees awarded). There were 2.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (351 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Paris Junior College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (576 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (36 degrees) and Watchmaking & Jewelrymaking (30 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Paris Junior College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are English (147 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (701 degrees), and Precision Production (77 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Paris Junior College are Elementary & middle school teachers (179,817 people), Other managers (139,394 people), Secondary school teachers (111,122 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (90,183 people), and Postsecondary teachers (89,077 people).

The most specialized majors at Paris Junior College in 2024 are English (147 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (701 degrees), Precision Production (77 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (74 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (18 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Paris Junior College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Actuaries, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Paris Junior College are English (147 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (701 degrees), Precision Production (77 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (74 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (18 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Paris Junior College are Elementary & secondary schools (425,308 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (218,908 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (137,724 people), Computer Systems Design (135,428 people), and Construction (85,500 people).

The most specialized majors at Paris Junior College are English (147 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (701 degrees), Precision Production (77 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (74 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (18 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Majors Awarded

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Most Common (2024)
  1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    576 degrees awarded
  2. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
    36 degrees awarded
  3. Watchmaking & Jewelrymaking
    30 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Paris Junior College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 576 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

590
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
918
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 590 degrees were awarded to men at Paris Junior College, which is 0.643 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (918).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 195 degrees were awarded to men at Paris Junior College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.512 times less than the 381 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 381 degrees were awarded to men at Paris Junior College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.95 times more than the 195 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

30%
100% Completion Time
37%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 30% of students graduating from Paris Junior College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 37% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 37% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    946 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    351 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American
    102 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Paris Junior College is white (946 degrees awarded). There were 2.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (351 degrees).

0.796% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. White Female
    574 degrees awarded
  2. White Male
    372 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino Female
    212 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Paris Junior College is white female (574 degrees awarded). There were 1.54 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (372 degrees).

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Operations

Paris Junior College has an endowment valued at nearly $37.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.19M (5.91%) compared to the 13.1% average return (853k on 6.52M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, Paris Junior College had a total salary expenditure of 33.5M. Paris Junior College employs 79 No academic ranks. Most academics at Paris Junior College are Male No academic rank (43), and Female No academic rank (36).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Paris Junior College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 46 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 43 employees, and Service with 22 employees.

Endowment

$37.1M
2024 Endowment
9.9%
growth from 2023

Paris Junior College has an endowment valued at about $37.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Paris Junior College grew 9.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $30.6M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts
  1. $2.83M - Federal
  2. $1.06M - State
  3. $181k - Local

As of 2024, Paris Junior College received $2.83M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.06M from state grants and contracts, and $181k from local grants and contracts.

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Salary Expenditure

$14M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

In 2024, Paris Junior College paid a median of $14M in salaries, which represents 41.8% of their overall expenditure ($33.5M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$5.61M
Instructional Salaries
79
Number of Employees

In 2024, Paris Junior College paid a total of $5.61M to 79 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $763k (4.03%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Paris Junior College were Office and Administrative Support with 46 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 43 employees, and Service with 22 employees.

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