Panola College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,378 students.
About This School
Panola College is a public institution located in Carthage, Texas with approximately 1,378 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $7,429 per year. Typical graduates earn $39,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Panola College is a public community college in Carthage, Texas, the county seat of Panola County. As defined by the Texas Legislature, the official service area of Panola College includes:all of Marion, Panola, and Shelby Counties, and all of Harrison County excluding the territory within the Hallsville Independent School District.
This is a strong option for East Texas students looking to keep costs low — the average net price of just $7,429/year and a median graduation debt of only $6,000 are genuinely impressive figures that minimize financial risk. The small enrollment and regional focus make it a practical, affordable launchpad, particularly for those planning to transfer to a four-year school or enter the local workforce. That said, median earnings of $39,800 a decade out suggest limited long-term earning potential from this credential alone, so it's best suited as a stepping stone rather than a final destination.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,378 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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