C+

Above Average

Score: 56/100

Overall (traditional)

C+

Outcome Rating

57/100 · earnings-weighted

Panola College

2-Year Public

📍 Carthage, Texas 75633

🌐 www.panola.edu/

Panola College — tuition $792

Outcomes

50/100

Affordability

B+

79/100

Resources

68/100

Experience

C+

56/100

Prestige

27/100

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

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 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.

Avg Home Value

$202,867

Avg Monthly Rent

$900

1-Year Change

+6.8%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$36,072

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$32,390

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$10,500

Median debt at graduation

43.5%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

30.8%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 29% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 64th 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.

For parents & investors

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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

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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