HomeTexasWelding schools › Texarkana College

Texarkana College

Texarkana, Texas · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 1,502 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCulinary Arts

Avg net price / yr
$8,812
cheaper than 48% of comparable schools
Completion rate
44.6%
Median debt at completion
$10,500
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$34,647
earns ~$3,931.8 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Texarkana College is a public institution in Texarkana, TX, that mainly awards associate degrees. It serves students seeking training in trades like nursing, HVAC, and metalworking. The school offers 43 programs beyond the listed trades.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $8,812. A 44.6% completion rate means more than half of students do not finish, which is common for public community colleges due to transfer-outs. Median student debt at completion is $10,500, which is roughly equivalent to one year of net cost.

Net price is 5% above the Texas median ($8,390) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 10% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

See what aid you may qualify for

26.3% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for Welding programs in Texas.

We may share your info with matched school and program partners so they can contact you about enrollment. Unsubscribe anytime. See our privacy & editorial policy.

Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$34,847
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificate$25,194
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificate$20,140
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersassociate degreenot 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 Workingassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Show all 34 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$52,107
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$18,315
Journalismassociate degreenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Computer Programmingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Programmingassociate degreenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degreenot reported
Engineering, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Construction Engineering Technology/Technicianundergraduate certificatenot reported
Construction Engineering Technology/Technicianassociate degreenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Biology, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Mathematicsassociate degreenot reported
Chemistryassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Social Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftassociate degreenot reported
Fine and Studio Artsassociate degreenot reported
Musicassociate degreenot reported
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Business/Commerce, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Historyassociate degreenot reported

Get paid while you train instead

Registered apprenticeships are an alternative to paying for school — sponsors pay wages from day one. In Texas:

Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers certificates in Practical Nursing, Precision Metal Working, HVAC maintenance, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, and Electrical installation, plus associate degrees in Cosmetology and Culinary Arts.
What do graduates of the Practical Nursing program typically earn?
Median earnings 2 years after completion for Practical Nursing graduates are reported at $34,847.
How many students finish their training?
The completion rate is 44.6%. This undercounts students who transfer to four-year schools, so the number does not represent failure.
Is Texarkana College a public or private school?
It is a public school located in Texarkana, TX.
How does student debt compare to the yearly cost?
Median student debt at completion is $10,500, while the average annual net price is $8,812. Debt at completion is roughly equal to the cost of one year of attendance.

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 228699. 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.