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Panola College is a community college situated in Carthage, Texas. The College is named after the Panola County, Texas. It was founded in the year 1947, and began its operations in January 1948. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
Panola College’s athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. They participate in sports including volleyball, basketball, baseball, and rodeo. The men’s sports teams are nicknamed as the Ponies, and the women's teams are called the Fillies. They participate in the Region XIV Athletic Conference of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). The student body of the college boasts an impressive number of international students as well.
Panola College is in Carthage, TX. Carthage is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Panola College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
The school offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at Panola College include nutrition and exercise therapy and liberal arts.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 1,891 students study at Panola College (in 2007-2008).
The school offers a real campus feel. Panola College makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Panola College
1109 W Panola St
Carthage, TX 75633
General Phone: (903) 693-2000
http://www.panola.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 240 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, interdisciplinary studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 120 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 36 | cosmetology, facial treatment, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor |
| Engineering Technician | 30 | industrial tech, environmental engineering tech |
| Production Trades | 26 | welding |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 20 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Office and Administration | 15 | office data entry, general office occupations, administrative assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 11 | information science |
| Education and Teaching | 6 | middle school teaching |
| Medical Support and Technology | 5 | medical coding |
| Business and Management | 5 | business |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Medical Administration | 2 | medical records tech, medical office management |
Number of programs and degrees for Panola College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 262 | 15 |
| Associate's degree | 188 | 8 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 68 | 8 |
In 2007-2008, Panola College had a total enrollment of 1,891 students (1,697 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 18% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 89% |
| Louisiana | 7% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
Panola College offers campus housing for 208 of its 1,697 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Carthage, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,992 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,568 |
| Room and board | $ 4,635 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,545 |
| Other expenses | $ 6,104 |
Financial Aid:
Panola College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 360000)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 31 | 34 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 6 | $49,081 | 10 | $52,726 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $49,081 | 10 | $52,726 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 25 | $46,187 | 24 | $49,689 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 25 | $46,187 | 24 | $49,689 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 24 | 14 | 38 |
| Basketball | 14 | 9 | 23 |
| Baseball | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 5 | 5 |
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Industrial Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Panola College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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