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Students attend Texarkana College in Texarkana, Texas, a small city. The school is a public institution. Texarkana College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in office and administration, real estate and construction management, construction trades, and production trades.
Applicants to Texarkana College appreciate its open admissions policy. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Texarkana College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 4,060 students at the school (as of 2005).
Texarkana College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Texarkana College is dedicated to serving the educational needs of Texarkana, Texas, and the surrounding region. The College exists for the purpose of providing opportunities and life-long learning experiences which will enable each student to develop intellectual curiosity, the ability to think critically, a sense of social and civic responsibility, an appreciation of cultural values, and the competence in trade, business skill, or profession. Essential to this purpose is a commitment to the belief that excellence in instruction serves as the basis for all college-level training, and that flexible policies are essential to meet the challenges of a progressive community."
More complete details are provided below.
Texarkana College
2500 N Robison Rd
Texarkana, TX 75599
General Phone: (903) 838-4541
http://www.texarkanacollege.edu
Texarkana College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 188 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Mechanics And Repair | 78 | HVAC, autobody repair, automobile mechanics, small engine mechanics, diesel mechanics |
| Liberal Arts | 75 | general studies, humanities, history, liberal arts and sciences, social services, political science, foreign language and literature |
| Construction Trades | 70 | electrician, carpentry |
| Office And Administration | 60 | general office occupations, administrative assistant, office data entry |
| Production Trades | 37 | welding |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 31 | computer programming |
| Engineering Technician | 31 | drafting, electronics tech |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 24 | real estate |
| Business And Management | 21 | business, marketing, business management |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 16 | cosmetology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 13 | substance abuse counseling |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 13 | criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and police |
| Science | 9 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Family And Social Work | 7 | child care management |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 6 | ornamental horticulture |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Media | 1 | journalism |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Engineering | 1 | engineering |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 1 | agriculture |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 0 | chef training |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Texarkana College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 380 | 24 |
| Associate's degree | 205 | 28 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 104 | 9 |
In 2005, Texarkana College had a total enrollment of 4,060 students (2,535 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 21% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 72% |
| Arkansas | 26% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
Texarkana College offers campus housing for 129 of its 2,535 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Texarkana, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,610 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,110 |
| Room and board | $ 2,747 |
| Room charge | $ 1,280 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,345 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,934 |
Financial Aid:
Texarkana College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 362800)
Texarkana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 4 | $70,600 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $62,762 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 17 | $54,870 | 5 | $52,434 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 27 | $58,061 | 8 | $56,165 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 16 | $53,232 | 15 | $52,734 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $44,207 | 19 | $49,583 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 0 | * | 9 | $41,983 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $37,940 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 24 | $49,440 | 45 | $48,596 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 25 | 21 | 46 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 21 | 21 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Ornamental Horticulture
LIBERAL ARTS
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Texarkana College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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