Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 33.3%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $37,975
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $14,967
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 21:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 32.2%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $159/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $55,422 | $18,951 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $48,849 | |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate | $48,432 | |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $37,208 | $14,417 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $36,848 | |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Certificate | $33,993 | $14,174 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate | $26,121 | $12,125 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | Certificate | $14,627 | $8,250 |
Outcomes Overview
Kilgore College graduates earn a median of $37,975 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 39% based on the typical $14,967 in student loans. Monthly loan payments of $159 consume about 5% of graduates' income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 91.3% employment rate reflects strong job placement in East Texas industries. Many graduates transfer to four-year universities or enter petroleum, manufacturing, and healthcare fields that value the college's technical training. With 32.2% of borrowers successfully repaying loans and relatively low debt loads, the financial outcomes are manageable. This represents an average return on investment for a community college focused on workforce development.