Tyler Junior College is found in Tyler, Texas. Tyler is a small city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Tyler Junior College.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Tyler Junior College is known for its programs in liberal arts.
The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 9,310 in 2005 at Tyler Junior College.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Tyler Junior College offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Tyler Junior College
1400 East Fifth Street
Tyler, TX 75789-0001
General Phone: (903) 510-2200
Admissions Phone: (903) 510-2398
Financial Aid Phone: (903) 510-2385
http://WWW.TJC.EDU
Tyler Junior College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 987 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, English literature, sign language translation, history, sociology, speech and rhetoric, economics, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 228 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, pre-nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 127 | radiographyer, dental hygienist, sonography and ultrasound tech, respiratory care tech, surgical tech, pre-pharmacy, medical lab tech, optometric tech, ... |
| Business And Management | 105 | business, business management |
| Engineering Technician | 67 | surveying tech, computer engineering tech, computer systems tech, drafting, electronics tech, telecommunications tech |
| Education And Teaching | 62 | education, physical education teaching |
| Medical Adminstration | 58 | medical office management, medical secretary, medical transcription, medical records tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 50 | psychology, substance abuse counseling |
| Mechanics And Repair | 40 | HVAC, automobile mechanics |
| Family And Social Work | 39 | social work, child care provider, child development, child care management, family and consumer science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 37 | computer and info science, computer programming, information technology, data processing tech |
| Production Trades | 35 | welding |
| Science | 28 | biology, chemistry, physics, geology |
| Law | 23 | legal assistant, pre-law, legal secretary |
| Mathematics | 19 | mathematics |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 19 | commercial photography, commercial art |
| Art Studies | 18 | art studies |
| Media | 15 | journalism |
| Office And Administration | 13 | office data entry, administrative assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 11 | criminal justice and police, corrections, fire protection tech |
| Engineering | 9 | engineering |
| Medicine | 9 | pre-med, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary |
| Music | 7 | music |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 1 | agricultural management, farm management |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | dance, drama |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 0 | ornamental horticulture |
Number of programs and degrees for Tyler Junior College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,032 | 77 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 976 | 38 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 3 |
In 2005, Tyler Junior College had a total enrollment of 9,310 students (6,577 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 98% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
Tyler Junior College offers campus housing for 580 of its 6,577 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Tyler, 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.
Admissions Phone Number: (903) 510-2398
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,480 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,780 |
| Room and board | $ 4,000 |
| Room charge | $ 2,550 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,450 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,064 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,902 |
Financial Aid:
Tyler Junior College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 364800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (903) 510-2385
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 110 | 139 |
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 | 20 | $50,917 | 27 | $51,213 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 20 | $50,917 | 27 | $51,213 |
*: 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 | 90 | $44,804 | 112 | $41,295 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 90 | $44,804 | 112 | $41,295 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 111 | 40 | 151 |
| Football | 68 | 0 | 68 |
| Basketball | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 31 | 28 | 59 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Development
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Social Work
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Ornamental Horticulture
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Pre-Law Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
American Literature (United States)
Cartography
Economics, General
English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Office Management/Administration
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
Optometric Technician/Assistant
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Pre-Nursing Studies
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Tyler Junior College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mathematics (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | ![]() |
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
Offers athletic scholarships
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