Is Paris Junior College worth it?
Paris Junior College is a public, two-year institution in Paris, Texas (small town). It awarded 1,508 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, English language and literature and general studies.
Employer and job title data for Paris Junior College is being added
Federal data below is live now. When the scan lands, this page will show graduates found employed, top employers, first and current job titles, industries, metros and the trend by class year.
- Employers and job titles from public professional profiles
- Industries, metros and states graduates were found in
- Found employed by class year, 2020 to 2025
Claimed schools are scanned first
Federal data
Federal context for Paris Junior College
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$33,045
Median earnings 4 years after
$45,220
Median earnings 10 years after
$36,515
Average net price
$7,690
Completion rate
38%
Completions (2024)
1,508
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
2,204
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate certificate | $24,922 | $43,280 | 125 |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | $28,729 | $39,481 | 62 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $23,580 | $44,977 | 38 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Associate | $28,979 | $49,653 | 32 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $58,439 | $59,523 | 24 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate certificate | $28,207 | $36,386 | 20 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $78,821 | $75,530 | 16 |
| Agriculture, General | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Agricultural Production Operations | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Journalism | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 576 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 140 |
| General Studies | Associate | 125 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 68 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 58 |
| Accounting | Associate | 54 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Associate | 52 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 36 |
| Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 30 |
| Engineering, General | Associate | 28 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 34% | 2,676 |
| Manufacturing | 14% | 1,096 |
| Retail Trade | 12% | 936 |
| Educational Services | 6% | 436 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 5% | 355 |
| Construction | 4% | 334 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4% | 311 |
| Public Administration | 4% | 304 |
Similar schools
Other public two year schools in Texas
Same state, same sector, nearest by completions.
Wharton County Junior College
Wharton, TX
27%
completion rate
1,505
completions
Graduate data being added
See the pageTexas Southmost College
Brownsville, TX
30%
completion rate
1,418
completions
Graduate data being added
See the pageNorth Central Texas College
Gainesville, TX
35%
completion rate
1,336
completions
Graduate data being added
See the pageFor school staff
Claim this page
Correct your page, verify your outcomes, and add the graduates a public profile scan cannot see. Claimed schools are scanned first.
Sources: federal figures for Paris Junior College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Texas. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page