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Tyler Junior College

Tyler Junior College

Tyler, TX · City · 9,087 students
4
Year
Public
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Tyler Junior College (TJC) in East Texas is renowned as one of the state's premier comprehensive community colleges, recognized for its seamless university transfer pathways and select baccalaureate degree offerings. The college excels particularly in nursing and health sciences, dental hygiene, and technical trades, supported by modern training facilities and strong regional healthcare partnerships. Students enjoy a uniquely vibrant, university-like campus culture complete with traditional residential dorms, competitive NJCAA athletic programs, and the world-famous Apache Belles dance team. This distinct blend of full-scale campus amenities and affordable, open-access education makes TJC an ideal launching pad for both career-focused and transfer-bound students.


Wikipedia:Tyler Junior College (TJC) is a public community college in Tyler, Texas. It is one of the largest community colleges in the state, with an enrollment of more than 12,000 credit students and an additional 20,000 continuing education enrollments annually. Its West campus includes continuing education and workforce training programs and TJC North in Lindale, Texas offers general education classes, nursing programs, and the veterinary technician associate of applied science. The college also operates locations in Jacksonville and Rusk. TJC offers Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science and Associate of Arts, specialized baccalaureate degrees, and certificate programs.

Location
Tyler, TX, 75701 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth
109 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$16,654
Out-of-state COA
$18,766
Avg net price
$10,206
Room & board
$9,458
In-state tuition
$2,400
Out-of-state tuition
$4,512
Books & supplies
$1,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$8,425
$30–48k
$9,542
$48–75k
$11,659
$75–110k
$14,172
$110k+
$15,517
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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
27%
4-yr on-time completion
0%
1st-yr retention
60%
Transfer-out rate
29%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
29%
Transferred
30%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
39%
Median earnings (6yr)
$33,789
Median earnings (10yr)
$38,140
Median debt
$11,995
Monthly loan payment
$127
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,500$10,632
Debt (90th percentile)
$18,500
Student Body
Men 35%Women 65%
18
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
36%
First-generation
45%
Median family income
$27,160
Independent students
31%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
47%
Race & ethnicity
White
44%
Hispanic
28%
Black
17%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$33,789
10 years after entry
$38,140
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions20
Health and Medical Administrative Services10
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Institutional
Endowment
$105M
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
61%
Avg faculty salary
$6,299/mo
Instructional spend/student
$4,683
Federal loan rate
19%

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