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Kilgore College

Kilgore, Texas · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 3,215 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCulinary Arts

Avg net price / yr
$5,364
cheaper than 77% of comparable schools
Completion rate
33.1%
Median debt at completion
$14,967
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$37,975
earns ~$7,079.6 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Kilgore College is a public school in Kilgore, TX that mainly awards associate degrees to students in trades and allied health fields. With an average annual net price of $5,364 after aid, it serves a student body of about 3,215.

What to know

The school reports a 33.1% completion rate, which is typical for community colleges where many students transfer out rather than fail. Median student debt at completion is reported at $14,967, while median earnings ten years after entry are $37,975. Costs and earnings vary significantly by specific program, so prospective students should check the data for their chosen field.

Net price is 36% below the Texas median ($8,390) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 1% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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31.7% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for Welding programs in Texas.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degree$48,432
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$33,993
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificate$14,627
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)associate degreenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Show all 36 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$55,422
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$48,849
Physical Science Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$37,208
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$36,848
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$26,121
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsassociate degreenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degreenot reported
Civil Engineeringassociate degreenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Legal Support Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Legal Support Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesassociate degreenot reported
Chemistryassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Fire Protectionassociate degreenot reported
Public Administrationassociate degreenot reported
Design and Applied Artsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Design and Applied Artsassociate degreenot reported
Fine and Studio Artsassociate degreenot reported
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Business/Commerce, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business/Commerce, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers associate degrees in Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Culinary Arts, and HVACR. It also offers undergraduate certificates in Practical Nursing, Cosmetology, HVACR, and Vehicle Maintenance, plus 41 additional programs.
What do graduates of the Allied Health program typically earn?
Graduates of the Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services associate degree program reported median earnings of $48,432 two years after completion.
How many students finish their degree at this school?
The reported completion rate is 33.1%. This figure undercounts transfers, as many students leave to finish their degree at a four-year institution.
How large is the student body and is the school public?
Kilgore College has about 3,215 students and is a public institution. Thirty-one point seven percent of students receive Pell Grants.
What are the median earnings for the HVACR certificate program?
The median earnings two years after completion for the Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology undergraduate certificate are not reported in the available data.

Other options in Texas

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Alvin Community CollegeAlvin$8,52530.2%$45,762
Amarillo CollegeAmarillo$4,60035.8%$41,302
Angelina CollegeLufkin$7,77324.9%$37,301
Austin Community College DistrictAustin$6,39016.1%$43,177
Coastal Bend CollegeBeeville$4,23728.8%$35,086
Blinn College DistrictBrenham$10,84416.2%$46,318
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 226019. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.