C+
Above Average
Score: 56/100

Panola College

2-Year Public
📍 Carthage, Texas 75633
Outcomes
C
50/100
Affordability
B+
79/100
Resources
B
68/100
Experience
C+
56/100
Prestige
F
27/100

Quick Stats

2,356
Total Enrollment
41%
Graduation Rate
57%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$6,451
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Panola College

15% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 358 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value
$202,867
Avg Monthly Rent
$900
1-Year Change
+6.8%
For parents & investors

The Panola College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $202,867
  • Avg rent near campus: $900/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 75639 (4.3% cap, De Berry)

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🏆 Where Panola College Ranks

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

🥇
Energy Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
of 1 schools
🥈
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
of 20 schools
#9
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
of 28 schools
#14
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
of 62 schools
#15
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician
of 81 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $792 $792
Total Cost (On-Campus) $19,142 $20,246

Financial Aid

91%
Receive Any Aid
58%
Receive Pell Grants
15%
Take Out Loans
$6,451
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$6,434
$30,001 - $48,000$7,066
$48,001 - $75,000$9,880
$75,001 - $110,000$9,527
$110,001+$8,414

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

General Studies 231 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 231 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 119 grads/yr General Office Occupations and Clerical Services 76 grads/yr Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician 61 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 55 grads/yr Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician 54 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 52 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 45 grads/yr Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 44 grads/yr Energy Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician 39 grads/yr Information Science/Studies 28 grads/yr Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 27 grads/yr English Language and Literature, General 26 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 23 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 17 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 16 grads/yr Instrumentation Technology/Technician 15 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 13 grads/yr Occupational Therapist Assistant 11 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Panola 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
Cargo and freight agents
$50k/yr 100,600 jobs
Procurement clerks
$49k/yr 61,900 jobs
Insurance claims and policy processing clerks
$48k/yr 256,700 jobs
Word processors and typists
$48k/yr 40,000 jobs
Correspondence clerks
$47k/yr 6,900 jobs

Student Demographics

2,356
Total Students
66%
Women
42%
Traditional Age (18-24)
15%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 57%
Hispanic 21%
Black 15%
Asian 1%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 29%
Off-Campus (Renters) 15%
With Family 56%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~358 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 25%
Hybrid (Some Online) 42%
Fully Online 33%

📊 Age Distribution

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Panola 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 Panola College?
Tuition at Panola College is $792 for in-state students and $792 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $6,451.
What is the graduation rate at Panola College?
The graduation rate at Panola College is 41%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Panola College a good school?
Panola College has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Panola College?
Panola College has a total enrollment of 2,356 students.
Is there rental demand near Panola College?
Yes! Approximately 15% of students at Panola College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 358 students who need rental housing near campus.

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