C
Average
Score: 49/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
23/100 · earnings-weighted

Texarkana College

2-Year Public
📍 Texarkana, Texas 75599
Texarkana College campus, Texarkana, TX
Texarkana College campus, Texarkana, TX. Photo: en:user:freakofnurture, Public domain 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 (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 36%
Outcomes
C
45/100
Affordability
B+
81/100
Resources
C
53/100
Experience
D
42/100
Prestige
F
23/100

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

3,882
Total Enrollment
36%
Graduation Rate
49%
Retention Rate
21.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$7,071
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Texarkana College ▼

49% 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 (75599) has no residential market, so these figures average 1 nearby ZIP codes within 3 miles of campus (75569).

Avg Home Value
$163,793
Avg Monthly Rent
$725
1-Year Change
+8.9%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$34,647
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$30,371
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$10,500
Median debt at graduation
46.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
26.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 30% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 11th percentile among associate-degree-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 Texarkana 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
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants$44,812$57,338+2%#343 of 757#369$12,000
Precision Metal Working$27,807$43,600-10%#276 of 365#283$8,896
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)$29,535$39,740-17%#198 of 226#202$9,500
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians$31,775$33,865-34%#311 of 319#309$6,000
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services—$21,817-17%#816 of 1025#831$5,041
Culinary Arts and Related Services$19,284—————

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.

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $1,704 $1,920

Financial Aid

93%
Receive Any Aid
70%
Receive Pell Grants
16%
Take Out Loans
$7,071
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$6,517
$30,001 - $48,000$6,155
$48,001 - $75,000$8,721
$75,001 - $110,000$11,667
$110,001+$13,380

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Welding Technology/Welder 177 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 113 grads/yr General Studies 96 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 82 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 66 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 55 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 43 grads/yr Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 38 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 38 grads/yr Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician 35 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 31 grads/yr Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 29 grads/yr Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician 28 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 25 grads/yr Humanities/Humanistic Studies 24 grads/yr Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 22 grads/yr Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 21 grads/yr System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager 16 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 13 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 13 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

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

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
$51k/yr 457,300 jobs
Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders
$47k/yr 38,900 jobs
Chefs and head cooks
$61k/yr 197,300 jobs
Cooks, private household
$45k/yr 34,200 jobs
First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
$42k/yr 1,215,000 jobs
Cooks, restaurant
$37k/yr 1,460,200 jobs
Cooks, all other
$36k/yr 24,000 jobs
Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Student Demographics

3,882
Total Students
62%
Women
30%
Traditional Age (18-24)
49%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 56%
Hispanic 11%
Black 23%
Asian 1%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 49%
With Family 51%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,891 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 58%
Hybrid (Some Online) 22%
Fully Online 20%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 30%
25-64 (Adult) 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Texarkana 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 Texarkana College?
Tuition at Texarkana College is $1,704 for in-state students and $1,920 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $7,071.
What is the graduation rate at Texarkana College?
The graduation rate at Texarkana College is 36%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Texarkana College a good school?
Texarkana College has a Repit College Score of 49/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): 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 Texarkana College?
Texarkana College has a total enrollment of 3,882 students.
Is there rental demand near Texarkana College?
Yes! Approximately 49% of students at Texarkana College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,891 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Texarkana area.

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