TEXARKANA HIGHER EDUCATION
Texarkana College According to data reported in 2021 by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Texarkana College ranks top 5 in the state for community college completion and graduation rates. Enrollment—3,794 Programs Available—41 (including continuing education) In-district Tuition per Year (30 schools)—$3,070 Out-of-district Tuition per Year—$4,870 Texarkana College is committed to advancing our community through attainable higher education and lifelong learning. Setting Texarkana College apart locally, they offer flexible 8-week academic courses of study leading to associate degrees or university transfer. High School students also benefit from Texarkana College’s affordable dual credit programs that provide opportunities for students to earn college credit toward their associate or bachelor’s degree before graduation. Texarkana College was the first established associate degree nursing program in Texas and continues to lead the region in nurse training. In addition, Texarkana College offers technical skills training in high demand occupations in welding, automotive and diesel technology, electrical technology, HVAC, industrial technology, culinary, cosmetology, construction, and office careers, among other fields. At Texarkana College, you will find higher education that is top rate, affordable and accessible making Texarkana College a highly valued asset to the twin cities..
Texas A&M University-Texarkana A new $44 million Business, Engineering, and Technology building is in the planning phase with construction set to begin in June 2024. Enrollment—2,113 Undergraduate Degree Programs—25
Graduate Degree Programs—17 In-state Tuition per Year—$8,688 Out-of-state Tuition per Year—$9,866
Sports Teams—Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Men’s and Women’s Tennis, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Baseball, softball, Women’s Volleyball. Set on a beautiful tree-covered, lake-front campus, Texas A&M University-Texarkana offers students the opportunity to earn a high-quality education with some of the lowest tuition rates in Texas. Whether face to face, online, or in a hybrid format, our small class sizes offer students more personalized instruction from world- class professors and the chance to foster relationships with them that extend well past graduation. Students are able to enjoy their college experience outside of the classroom as well with numerous student life events, including Greek life, dozens of student clubs and organizations, intramural sports, and the excitement of Eagle athletics competing in 11 intercollegiate sports.
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