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Institution Profiles
Paris Junior College
Enrollment (Fiscal 2007)
- Total Enrollment:
- 9,238
- In-District:*
- 10.6%
- Out-of-District:*
- 52.9%
- Full-time:**
- 43.5%
- Female:
- 58.5%
- Male:
- 41.5%
- Anglo:
- 78.8%
- Hispanic:
- 4.9%
- African American:
- 13.7%
- Native American:
- 1.5%
- Asian:
- 1.0%
- International:
- 0.1%
- Other:
- 0.0%
* Percentage of annual unduplicated enrollment. Out-of-state and continuing education students not included.
** Full-time enrollment of students seeking college credit.
Contact Information
Dr. Pamela Anglin, President 2400 Clarksville St. Paris, Texas 75460 (903) 782-0330 http://www.parisjc.eduTuition, Rate Per Semester Credit Hour
Resident of District Tuition & Fee Rate: $54.63
Nonresident Tuition & Fee Rate: $84.63
Program Description
Paris Junior College (PJC) provides quality education and training in more than 15 disciplines as well as a variety of non-credit continuing education offerings. Students can choose among programs of study that offer credentials ranging from a one-semester certificate of competency to an Associate of Applied Science degree. Programs include:
- Jewelry Technology: PJC has been home to the Texas Institute of Jewelry Technology (TIJT) for more than 65 years. Students can learn about all aspects of the jewelry industry, including gemology, horology (watch repair) and computer-aided design.
- Welding Technology: PJC’s welding courses are taught in an industry-standard welding laboratory. The lab has recently been refitted with the latest equipment to support a fast-track welding academy designed to fill the work force shortage in PJC’s service delivery area.
- Health Occupations: Students who wish to enter the health occupations field can choose among nursing, radiology, surgical technology, medical records coding and emergency medical services. All programs include an on-site clinical component that provides students with valuable industry experience.
Total Degrees or Certificates Awarded, fiscal 2007
- Total:
- 554
- Associates:
- 327
- Certificates:
- 227
Total does not include an advanced technology certificate program that comprises 16 to 50 semester credit hours and requires students to have an associate or bachelor’s degree or to be a junior in a bachelor’s degree program.
| Academic Students | Percentage of Academic Students | Technical Students | Percentage of Technical Students | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed Only | 127 | 40.3% | 180 | 77.6% |
| Employed and Enrolled (in Senior Institutions) | 122 | 38.7% | 2 | 0.9% |
| Enrolled Only (in Senior Institutions) | 28 | 8.9% | 1 | 0.4% |
| Enrolled Only (in Community Colleges) | 13 | 4.1% | 12 | 5.2% |
| Not Found | 25 | 7.9% | 37 | 15.9% |