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FINANCIAL AID RATE

81%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$3,177

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Nail Technician Program

The nail technician program at Paris Junior College prepares students for a career in a beauty salon, spa, or heath resort. The program focuses on shaping fingernail and toenails and applying polish and cosmetics to nails. Program courses include: manicuring theory, skin anatomy, nail growth and disease, sterilization and sanitation, equipment and table maintenance, nail shaping and polishing, cream application and extremity massage, nail sculpture and design art, customer care, laws and regulations, and business practices. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer nail technician program.

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Paris Junior College

1109 W Panola Street, Carthage, TX

Paris Junior College is a two-year college located in Paris, TX, northwest of the greater Dallas metropolitan area. PJCC’s enrollment policy ensures a 100% acceptance rate enjoyed by its 6700 students, regardless of test scores.

Academic programs and majors at Paris Junior College include agricultural business technology, business management, animation/interactive technology/ video graphics and special effects, architecture, computer and information systems, as well as liberal arts.

Prospective students can earn associate degrees in these subjects at PJCC and more. Certification programs are offered as well, all for a low cost. Tuition at PJCC is very competitive, with in state rates at just under $1800 a year. Out of state students can expect to pay just over $2800.

Paris Junior College offers room and board options as well, with a bustling student life to keep active students happy. Room and board options will likely prove beneficial for many students, considering PJCC is a bit more off the beaten path compared to some other community colleges.  Course scheduling at Paris Junior College takes into consideration these housing options, making the campus an excellent choice for full-time students.

Don’t let the size of Paris Texas fool you, the student social scene has plenty to offer; and on campus there are several clubs and student organizations available to keep you busy.

Athletically-minded students will find that Paris Junior College offers varsity sports teams for both men and women. Team sport activities offered include golf, volleyball, and basketball.

For more information on the academic programs, services, and campus life offered at Paris Junior College, find it here.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Nail Technician program at Paris Junior College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Manicurists and Pedicurists

Description

Clean and shape customers' fingernails and toenails. May polish or decorate nails.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, manicurists and pedicurists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.3% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the applicants Paris Junior College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Paris Junior College may offer services like those listed below:

  • Online course work available
  • Weekend and night classes available
  • Remedial courses
  • Counseling assistance

Intercollegiate Athletics

Paris Junior College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports being in the NJCAA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Softball