Paris Junior College

www.parisjc.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,830

3.39% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$7,118

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

4,456

34.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

36.6%

204 Graduates

About

Paris Junior College is a higher education institution located in Lamar County, TX. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Paris Junior College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (415 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (49 degrees), and Watchmaking & Jewelrymaking (42 degrees).

In 2023, 1,674 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Paris Junior College. 55.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,047 degrees), 2.77 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (378 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Paris Junior College is $1,830, which is $−6,423 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Paris Junior College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 42 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Paris Junior College is $1,830, which is $6,423 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,118.

In 2023, 35% of undergraduate students attending Paris Junior College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 3% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,830

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Paris Junior College was $1,830. The cost of tuition at Paris Junior College is $−6,423 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Paris Junior College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,118

2023 Value

6.73%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Paris Junior College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,118. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Paris Junior College grew by 6.73%.

This chart compares the average net price of Paris Junior College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,008

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Paris Junior College was of $7,008 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.45% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Paris Junior College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

35% of undergraduate students at Paris Junior College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 31.4% with respect to 2022, when 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Paris Junior College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Paris Junior College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 42 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Paris Junior College had a total enrollment of 4,456 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Paris Junior College is 1,542 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,914. This means that 34.6% of students enrolled at Paris Junior College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Paris Junior College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58.1% White, 23.1% Hispanic or Latino, 10.5% Black or African American, 3.86% Two or More Races, 1.1% Asian, 1.03% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.157% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Paris Junior College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.1%), followed by White Male (23.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

34.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Paris Junior College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,456 students. The full-time enrollment at Paris Junior College is 1,542 and the part-time enrollment is 2,914. This means that 34.6% of students enrolled at Paris Junior College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Paris Junior College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

54%

2023 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 54%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Paris Junior College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Paris Junior College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,590 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,031 enrolled students
Black or African American
466 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Paris Junior College is 58.1% White, 23.1% Hispanic or Latino, 10.5% Black or African American, 3.86% Two or More Races, 1.1% Asian, 1.03% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.157% 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 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 62 students (1.39%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 196 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 (1,047 degrees awarded). There were 2.77 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (378 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Paris Junior College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (415 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (49 degrees) and Watchmaking & Jewelrymaking (42 degrees).

In 2023, 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 Precision Production (233 degrees awarded), English (184 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (534 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 (173,141 people), Other managers (134,592 people), Secondary school teachers (107,732 people), Postsecondary teachers (89,448 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (88,529 people).

The most specialized majors at Paris Junior College in 2023 are Precision Production (233 degrees awarded), English (184 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (534 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (101 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (29 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Paris Junior College are Precision Production (233 degrees awarded), English (184 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (534 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (101 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (29 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

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 General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,548,670 people), Elementary & secondary schools (539,637 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (300,244 people), Outpatient care centers (261,598 people), and Offices of physicians (220,110 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Paris Junior College.

Most Common (2023)

General Health Services
120 degrees awarded
General Studies
119 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
58 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Paris Junior College was General Health Services with 120 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Paris Junior College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

739

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

935

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 739 degrees were awarded to men at Paris Junior College, which is 0.79 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (935).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Paris Junior College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 218 degrees were awarded to men at Paris Junior College in Welding Technology, which is 14.5 times more than the 15 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 282 degrees were awarded to men at Paris Junior College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.12 times more than the 133 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

35%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 31% of students graduating from Paris Junior College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Paris Junior College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.98% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,047 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
378 degrees awarded
Black or African American
114 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Paris Junior College is white (1,047 degrees awarded). There were 2.77 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (378 degrees).

0.956% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
567 degrees awarded
White Male
480 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
228 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Paris Junior College is white female (567 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (480 degrees).

Operations

Paris Junior College has an endowment valued at nearly $33.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.75M (5.2%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Paris Junior College had a total salary expenditure of 31.3M. Paris Junior College employs 77 No academic ranks. Most academics at Paris Junior College are Male No academic rank (43), and Female No academic rank (34).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Paris Junior College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 40 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 37 employees, and Service with 23 employees.

Endowment

$33.7M

2023 Endowment

9.88%

growth from 2022

Paris Junior College has an endowment valued at about $33.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Paris Junior College grew 9.88% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $27.9M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Paris Junior College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$12.5M

2023 Salaries

4.05%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Paris Junior College paid a median of $12.5M in salaries, which represents 40% of their overall expenditure ($31.3M) and a 4.05% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.93% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.61% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.17M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Paris Junior College paid a total of $5.17M to 77 employees working as instructors, which represents 41.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

77 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

40 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Paris Junior College was No academic rank with 77 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Paris Junior College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 40 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 37 employees, and Service with 23 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Paris Junior College was Male No academic rank with 43 employees, and Female No academic rank with 34 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Paris Junior College.

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