C
Average
Score: 46/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
56/100 · earnings-weighted

Frank Phillips College

2-Year Public
📍 Borger, Texas 79008
Frank Phillips College campus, Borger, TX
Frank Phillips College campus, Borger, TX. Photo: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 33%
Outcomes
D
42/100
Affordability
B
67/100
Resources
C
45/100
Experience
C+
60/100
Prestige
F
18/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,748
Total Enrollment
33%
Graduation Rate
45%
Retention Rate
24.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$12,303
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Frank Phillips College ▼

37% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

The campus ZIP (79008) has no residential market, so these figures average 1 nearby ZIP codes within 3 miles of campus (79007).

Avg Home Value
$108,989
Avg Monthly Rent
$933
1-Year Change
+7.3%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Frank Phillips College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$37,179
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$32,413
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$9,500
Median debt at graduation
44.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
26.2%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 26% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 68th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TX wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Frank Phillips College

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians$56,120—————
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services$18,041—————

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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🏆 Where Frank Phillips College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#22
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
of 24 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $2,670 $2,940
Room $1,000
Board $4,114
Total Cost (On-Campus) $15,886 $16,156

Financial Aid

71%
Receive Any Aid
29%
Receive Pell Grants
11%
Take Out Loans
$12,303
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$10,787
$30,001 - $48,000$9,600
$48,001 - $75,000$11,728
$75,001 - $110,000$12,322
$110,001+$12,768

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

General Studies 116 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 61 grads/yr Instrumentation Technology/Technician 41 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 38 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 34 grads/yr Barbering/Barber 6 grads/yr Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 6 grads/yr Industrial Technology/Technician 5 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 5 grads/yr Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 3 grads/yr Psychology, General 2 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 1 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1 grads/yr Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor 1 grads/yr Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist 1 grads/yr Farm/Farm and Ranch Management 1 grads/yr Agricultural Business and Management, General 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Frank Phillips College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
$51k/yr 457,300 jobs
Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders
$47k/yr 38,900 jobs
Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians
$71k/yr 15,000 jobs
Precision instrument and equipment repairers, all other
$67k/yr 10,800 jobs
Calibration technologists and technicians
$65k/yr 15,800 jobs
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
$62k/yr 651,400 jobs
Makeup artists, theatrical and performance
$50k/yr 7,000 jobs

Student Demographics

1,748
Total Students
57%
Women
42%
Traditional Age (18-24)
37%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 47%
Hispanic 46%
Black 1%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 29%
Off-Campus (Renters) 37%
With Family 34%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~654 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 37%
Hybrid (Some Online) 26%
Fully Online 37%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 42%
25-64 (Adult) 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Frank Phillips College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Frank Phillips College?
Tuition at Frank Phillips College is $2,670 for in-state students and $2,940 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $12,303.
What is the graduation rate at Frank Phillips College?
The graduation rate at Frank Phillips College is 33%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Frank Phillips College a good school?
Frank Phillips College has a Repit College Score of 46/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Frank Phillips College?
Frank Phillips College has a total enrollment of 1,748 students.
Is there rental demand near Frank Phillips College?
Yes! Approximately 37% of students at Frank Phillips College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 654 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Borger area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology