Paris Junior College can be found in Paris, Texas (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 2005, 4,272 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
Admissions Phone: (903) 782-0425
Financial Aid Phone: (903) 782-0429
http://parisjc.edu
Paris Junior College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 85 | general studies, political science, English, sociology, foreign language and literature, history, social services, speech and rhetoric |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 72 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, nursing administration |
| Mechanics And Repair | 54 | jewelrymaking, HVAC |
| Production Trades | 37 | welding |
| Business And Management | 24 | business, accounting |
| Education And Teaching | 23 | education, physical education teaching |
| Engineering Technician | 21 | electromechanical tech, electronics tech, drafting |
| Office And Administration | 10 | office data entry |
| Science | 8 | biology, physics |
| Medical Adminstration | 8 | medical records tech |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 8 | cosmetology |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 6 | surgical tech, medical coding |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer and info science, network management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 4 | psychology |
| Engineering | 4 | engineering |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 4 | agriculture |
| Medicine | 4 | pre-med |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Law | 1 | pre-law |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 1 | criminology |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | social work |
Number of programs and degrees for Paris Junior College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 213 | 34 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 171 | 14 |
In 2005, Paris Junior College had a total enrollment of 4,272 students (2,724 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 17% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 95% |
| Oklahoma | 3% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
Paris Junior College offers campus housing for 200 of its 2,724 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Paris, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Admissions Phone Number: (903) 782-0425
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,596 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,436 |
| Room and board | $ 3,526 |
| Room charge | $ 1,224 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,302 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,250 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,961 |
Financial Aid:
Paris Junior College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 360100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (903) 782-0429
Paris Junior College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 5 | $63,130 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $63,130 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 29 | $44,755 | 35 | $44,075 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $44,755 | 35 | $44,075 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 48 | 32 | 80 |
| Basketball | 14 | 13 | 27 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 10 | 19 | 29 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, 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
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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
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 8% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers campus housing
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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