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Paris Junior College

Paris, TX·Public·2,265 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 2,265 students.

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2,265
Students
$6,662
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$31,100
Earnings
10 yr
$4,300
Debt

About This School

Paris Junior College is a public institution located in Paris, Texas with approximately 2,265 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,662 per year. Typical graduates earn $31,100 within 10 years of enrollment.

Paris Junior College (PJC) is a public community college with three campuses in East Texas: Paris, Greenville, and Sulphur Springs. The college was founded in 1924 as a campus of Paris Independent School District. Nearly 5,000 students are enrolled at the college.

Worth considering if you're looking to keep costs low and start close to home — at just $6,662/year net price and a median debt of only $4,300 at graduation, this is one of the more affordable paths through higher education in East Texas. That said, median earnings of $31,100 a decade after enrollment are modest, so this works best as a stepping stone toward a four-year degree or a specific trade, rather than a final destination if you're chasing higher earning potential.

Founded
1924
Setting
Remote town

Popular Programs

Health Professions17%
English11%
Business & Marketing4%
Education3%
Social Sciences3%
Psychology2%
Engineering1%
Biological Sciences1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$2,580
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,580
Avg Net Price
$6,662
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants23%
Median debt at graduation$4,300

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$31,100
after enrollment
Median Debt
$4,300
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$4,300
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$27,300
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$31,100
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 7.2x

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

White60%
Black10%
Hispanic/Latino22%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,265 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Paris Junior College

2400 Clarksville St

Paris, TX 75460

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Sources & Methodology

Data

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.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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