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Paris Junior College, also known as PJC, was originally established in 1924 as a campus of the Paris Independent School District in Texas. The college now operates three campuses which are Paris, Greenville, and Sulphur Springs. It boasts a total enrolment of more than 4,000 students each year and offers a wide variety of associate’s degrees and certificates. The college also includes the Texas Institute of Jewelry Technology which offers training in gemology, watchmaking, horology, and others.
PJC’s athletics department fields several men’s and women’s sports teams. Their official mascot is the Dragon. The sports men’s sports teams are nicknamed as the Dragons and the women’s teams are known as the Lady Dragons.
Paris Junior College can be found in Paris, TX (a self-contained town). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Paris Junior College.
The most common majors at the school are in mechanics and repair and production trades.
Paris Junior College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007-2008, 4,343 students were enrolled in Paris Junior College.
Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Paris Junior College offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Paris Junior College
2400 Clarksville St
Paris, TX 75460
General Phone: (903) 785-7661
http://parisjc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 126 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing administration |
| Liberal Arts | 83 | general studies, political science, English, sociology, foreign language and literature |
| Mechanics and Repair | 71 | jewelrymaking, HVAC |
| Production Trades | 51 | welding |
| Education and Teaching | 45 | education, physical education teaching |
| Business and Management | 37 | business, accounting |
| Engineering Technician | 34 | electromechanical tech, electronics tech, drafting |
| Medical Support and Technology | 29 | medical coding, surgical tech |
| Therapy and Counseling | 17 | psychology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 17 | criminology |
| Office and Administration | 10 | office data entry, administrative assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 9 | computer and info science, network management |
| Science | 9 | biology, physics |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 8 | cosmetology |
| Engineering | 7 | engineering |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 3 | agriculture |
| Media | 2 | journalism |
| Medicine | 2 | pre-med |
| Family and Social Work | 2 | social work |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Music | 1 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Paris Junior College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 322 | 30 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 242 | 14 |
In 2007-2008, Paris Junior College had a total enrollment of 4,343 students (3,024 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 34 % |
Paris Junior College offers campus housing for 220 of its 3,024 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Paris, 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 | $ 1,836 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,792 |
| Room and board | $ 4,132 |
| Room charge | $ 1,050 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,982 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,322 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,343 |
Financial Aid:
Paris Junior College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 360100)
Paris Junior College has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | 9 | $62,086 | 14 | $60,073 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $62,086 | 14 | $60,073 |
*: 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 | 29 | $49,621 | 41 | $49,755 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $49,621 | 41 | $49,755 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 43 | 28 | 71 |
| Baseball | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| Basketball | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 6 | 16 | 22 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Paris Junior College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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