Panola College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$792

2024 Average Net Price

$6,201

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

2,691

36.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

43.5%

146 Graduates

About

Panola College is a higher education institution located in Panola County, TX. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Panola College were General Studies (231 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (55 degrees), and Teacher Education (27 degrees).

In 2024, 1,244 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Panola College. 55.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (738 degrees), 2.65 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (279 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Panola College is $792, which is $−7,368 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Panola College is $792, which is $7,368 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,201.

In 2024, 87% of undergraduate students attending Panola College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 7% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$792

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Panola College was $792. The cost of tuition at Panola College is $−7,368 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Panola College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,201

2024 Value

3.88%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Panola College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,201. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Panola College grew by 3.88%.

This chart compares the average net price of Panola College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,691

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Panola College was of $6,691 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 20.1% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies increased by 50% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Panola College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at Panola College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.16% with respect to 2023, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Panola College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Panola College had a total enrollment of 2,691 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Panola College is 973 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,718. This means that 36.2% of students enrolled at Panola College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Panola College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53.9% White, 22.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.6% Black or African American, 3.86% Two or More Races, 1.15% Asian, and 0.855% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Panola College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.8%), followed by White Male (20%) and Black or African American Female (15.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

36.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Panola College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,691 students. The full-time enrollment at Panola College is 973 and the part-time enrollment is 1,718. This means that 36.2% of students enrolled at Panola College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Panola College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

58%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Panola College was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Panola College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Panola College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,451 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
611 enrolled students
Black or African American
446 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Panola College is 53.9% White, 22.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.6% Black or African American, 3.86% Two or More Races, 1.15% Asian, and 0.855% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 130 more women than men received degrees from Panola College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Panola College is white (738 degrees awarded). There were 2.65 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (279 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Panola College is General Studies (231 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (55 degrees) and Teacher Education (27 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Panola College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (119 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (167 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (462 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Panola College are Accountants & auditors (1,018,226 people), Other managers (784,433 people), Financial managers (532,776 people), Chief executives & legislators (418,470 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (307,136 people).

The most specialized majors at Panola College in 2024 are Precision Production (119 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (167 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (462 degrees), English (26 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (45 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Panola College are Surgeons, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Panola College are Precision Production (119 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (167 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (462 degrees), English (26 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (45 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Panola College are Elementary & secondary schools (803,710 people), Computer Systems Design (609,285 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (498,553 people), Banking & related activities (465,275 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (451,211 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Panola College.

Most Common (2024)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
231 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
52 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
45 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Panola College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 231 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Panola College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

557

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

687

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 557 degrees were awarded to men at Panola College, which is 0.811 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (687).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Panola College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 113 degrees were awarded to men at Panola College in Welding Technology, which is 18.8 times more than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 142 degrees were awarded to men at Panola College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.6 times more than the 89 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

26%

100% Completion Time

41%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 26% of students graduating from Panola College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 41% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 42% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
738 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
279 degrees awarded
Black or African American
165 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Panola College is white (738 degrees awarded). There were 2.65 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (279 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
407 degrees awarded
White Female
360 degrees awarded
White Female
340 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Panola College is white female (407 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (360 degrees).

Operations

Panola College has an endowment valued at nearly $15.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.35M (21.6%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, Panola College had a total salary expenditure of 28M. Panola College employs 46 Professors, 21 Instructors. Most academics at Panola College are Female Professor (29), Male Professor (17), and Female Instructor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Panola College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 24 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 24 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 18 employees.

Endowment

$15.5M

2024 Endowment

14.5%

growth from 2023

Panola College has an endowment valued at about $15.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Panola College grew 14.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $9.14M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Panola College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$633k - Federal
$699k - State
$138k - Local

As of 2024, Panola College received $633k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $699k from state grants and contracts, and $138k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$11M

2024 Salaries

3.18%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Panola College paid a median of $11M in salaries, which represents 39.2% of their overall expenditure ($28M) and a 3.18% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.96% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.1% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$4.34M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Panola College paid a total of $4.34M to 67 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Panola College were Office and Administrative Support with 24 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 24 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 18 employees.

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