Is Panola College worth it?

Carthage, TX · Public · 2-year

Panola College is a public, two-year institution in Carthage, Texas (small town). It awarded 1,244 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and welding technology.

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Federal context for Panola College

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Median earnings 4 years after

$29,299

Median earnings 10 years after

$36,072

Average net price

$5,216

Completion rate

43%

Completions (2024)

1,244

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

1,388

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Agriculture, GeneralUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Agriculture, GeneralAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Agricultural Business and ManagementUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Agricultural Business and ManagementAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Information Science/StudiesUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Information Science/StudiesAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming ServicesUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming ServicesAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansAssociateN/AN/AN/A
English Language and Literature, GeneralUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesCertificate 1-2 yrs231
General StudiesAssociate231
Welding Technology/WelderCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr114
General Office Occupations and Clerical ServicesCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr75
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/TechnicianCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr60
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseAssociate55
Industrial Electronics Technology/TechnicianCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr54
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingCertificate 1-2 yrs52
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, GeneralCertificate 1-2 yrs45
Energy Systems Installation and Repair Technology/TechnicianCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr31

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

IndustryShare of graduatesGraduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance51%2,406
Retail Trade8%386
Educational Services5%245
Manufacturing5%220
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services4%175
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction4%173
Accommodation and Food Services3%157
Construction3%152

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Sources: federal figures for Panola College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Texas. Counts under 10 are not published.

Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page