Paris Junior College
Paris, Texas · Public · 2,204 undergraduates
Of 15 programs with reported earnings, 14 leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 51 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,212 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,232 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,420 |
| $75k to $110k | $9,679 |
| $110k and up | $11,096 |
| All families (average) | $7,690 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $43,280 | +$8,471 | clears the bar | $4,750 | 0.6 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $44,977 | +$10,168 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $39,481 | +$4,672 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $49,653 | +$14,844 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $67,944 | +$33,135 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $75,530 | +$40,721 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $45,243 | +$10,434 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate's Degree | $39,613 | +$4,804 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $59,523 | +$24,714 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Associate's Degree | $38,962 | +$4,153 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,248 | +$17,439 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $36,386 | +$1,577 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate's Degree | $32,045 | -$2,764 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $46,655 | +$11,846 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Education, General | Associate's Degree | $40,844 | +$6,035 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 26% of students receive Pell grants · 38% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.