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Frank Phillips College
Borger, Texas · Public community college
Address: 1301 W. Roosevelt St., Borger, TX 79008 · Phone: (806) 457-4200 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Frank Phillips College is a public trade school in Borger, Texas offering cosmetology, LPN/LVN, and welding programs, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Frank Phillips College has a 44.9% completion rate, below the state average of 63.5%, with median graduate debt of $9,500 and median earnings of $37,179 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Frank Phillips College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants used by 26.2% of students, is accepted here.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,580 | $30,680 | $47,180 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $48,910 | $62,240 | $68,410 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,380 | $53,340 | $64,770 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 26 | $14,994 | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 20 | not reported | $36,134 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 16 | not reported | $36,141 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | $14,994 | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Frank Phillips College is a public trade and career school in Borger, Texas, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Because the college participates in Title IV, students can use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants here. The campus awards the most credentials in cosmetology schools (27), LPN/LVN programs (20), and welding schools (16), across four program families total.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 44.9%, which is below the state average of 63.5%. Median debt among graduates is $9,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $37,179. Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 26.2% of students receive Pell Grants, and the school had 63 trade completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 623.
This campus, located in a distant town setting, may suit students seeking shorter, hands-on programs in cosmetology, nursing support, or welding rather than longer academic degrees, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Career changers should weigh the below-average completion rate against the relatively low graduate debt. Prospective students can verify accreditation status through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and review outcome data directly on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Frank Phillips College awards credentials in cosmetology schools, LPN/LVN programs, and welding schools, with four program families total.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, and 26.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 44.9%, which is below the Texas state average of 63.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $9,500.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $37,179, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (806) 457-4200 or visit its website for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Frank Phillips College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition and Title IV financial aid eligibility, as confirmed here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and review federal outcome data at the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?224891).
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The listed programs in cosmetology, LPN/LVN, and welding suggest hands-on, career-focused training, but specific fit for adult learners is not detailed in federal data; contact the school to ask about schedules.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Frank Phillips College at (806) 457-4200 or through its website, https://www.fpctx.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Federal data does not provide comparative rankings between schools; check the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across nearby institutions.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.