The Difference a Degree Can Make: Texarkana College Academic Programs Help You Build a Better Future 

At Texarkana College, earning a degree is more than completing courses—it’s a life-changing investment that opens doors to better careers, higher earnings, and long-term security. TC’s academic programs and associate degrees offer affordable, flexible pathways whether you’re planning to enter the workforce or transfer to a four-year university.

According to the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (2023), college degrees are more valuable than ever:

• 68% of all good jobs now require a college degree.
• Workers with only a high school diploma hold just 17% of good jobs, and those without a diploma hold only 2%.
• Bachelor’s degree holders account for 34% of good jobs, while associate degree holders earn a strong 10%.

(Source: Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, analysis of US Census Bureau and Bureau of Labor Statistics data, Current Population Survey, 2020-22)

A degree directly influences lifetime earnings. In 2022:

• Associate degree holders earned 8% of total national earnings, while representing 10% of the workforce.
• Workers with a high school diploma earned 13% of national earnings, while those without a diploma earned only 3%.
• Bachelor’s degree holders earned 33% of total earnings, and graduate degree holders earned 28%.

(Source: Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, US Census Bureau, Survey of Income and Program Participation, 2022)

Texarkana College offers a variety of Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS), and Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees that prepare students for both the workforce and university transfer. TC’s academic programs include:

• Business Administration
• Computer Technology
• Criminal Justice
• Education & Teacher Preparation
• Health Sciences & Nursing
• Science & Engineering
• Many more academic and technical programs

With dedicated transfer pathways, many TC students save thousands by completing their first two years locally before transferring to a four-year university.

Today’s job market demands skilled workers—and Texarkana College offers flexible options to help students balance college with work, family, and life:

• Day, evening, and online classes
• Full-time or part-time schedules
• Career advising and transfer counseling
• Small class sizes and personalized attention

Labor market trends show that the demand for college-educated workers continues to rise. In 1973, only 28% of jobs required college degrees; today, nearly 70% of jobs require education beyond high school, with that number expected to keep growing through 2031.

(Source: Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, After Everything, 2023)

At TC, students don’t just earn a diploma—they develop real-world skills that employers value, including problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication.

Texarkana College offers affordable tuition, flexible scheduling, and student support designed to help you succeed. Visit www.texarkanacollege.edu/programs to explore your degree options and take the first step toward a better future.