Paris Junior College
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 2,204 students.
About This School
Paris Junior College is a public institution located in Paris, Texas with approximately 2,204 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $7,690 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.
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Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 25% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
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 (2,204 undergraduates).
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Sources & Methodology
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.
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