Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Texarkana College
Associate's Degree
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Texarkana College's nursing program produces reliable employment outcomes but lags behind what many Texas community colleges deliver. Graduates earn $65,308 in their first year—about $6,000 below the Texas median for associate nursing programs and landing in the 40th percentile statewide. That gap matters because several comparable Texas community colleges, like Paris Junior College and Weatherford College, help their nursing grads earn $13,000-$14,000 more annually while keeping debt levels similar.
The financial structure itself is solid: at $15,200 in median debt, graduates face manageable payments relative to their nursing salaries, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.23. This beats the national debt median for nursing programs and means most graduates can realistically handle repayment. The program also shows slight earnings growth to $67,285 by year four, suggesting stable career trajectories even if not spectacular advancement.
For families weighing options, the key question is geographic: if your student plans to stay in the Texarkana area where these connections matter most, the lower debt and reasonable starting salary make sense. But if they're flexible on location, Texas offers numerous community college nursing programs with similar completion requirements that lead to significantly stronger earnings outcomes. The program works, but it's not among Texas's strongest nursing pathways.
Where Texarkana College Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing associates's programs nationally
Earnings Distribution
How Texarkana College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texarkana College | $65,308 | $67,285 | +3% |
| Laredo College | $78,162 | $83,536 | +7% |
| Houston Community College | $66,743 | $81,903 | +23% |
| College of the Mainland | $74,310 | $77,498 | +4% |
| San Jacinto Community College | $71,118 | $75,580 | +6% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Texas
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing associates's programs at peer institutions in Texas (64 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Texarkana CollegeTexarkana | $2,476 | $65,308 | $67,285 | $15,200 | 0.23 |
 The College of Health Care Professions-NorthwestHouston | — | $91,353 | — | $41,659 | 0.46 |
 El Paso Community CollegeEl Paso | $3,274 | $79,996 | $69,562 | $17,500 | 0.22 |
 Texas State Technical CollegeWaco | $7,192 | $79,324 | $75,337 | $24,654 | 0.31 |
 Weatherford CollegeWeatherford | $4,560 | $78,873 | $71,802 | $17,015 | 0.22 |
 Paris Junior CollegeParis | $2,580 | $78,821 | — | $13,975 | 0.18 |
| National Median | — | $68,409 | — | $20,751 | 0.30 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing graduates
Nurse Anesthetists
Nurse Midwives
Nurse Practitioners
Medical and Health Services Managers
Registered Nurses
Acute Care Nurses
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
Critical Care Nurses
Clinical Nurse Specialists
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Texarkana College, approximately 28% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 79 graduates with reported earnings and 93 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.