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Northeast Texas Community College

Mount Pleasant, Texas · Public community college

Cosmetology schoolsAuto mechanic schoolsMedical assistant programsElectrician schoolsCNA classesEMT & paramedic trainingLPN / LVN programsCulinary & pastry schools
56%completion rate · Texas avg 64%
$10,946median debt of graduates
$33,862median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$37,870median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: American Board of Funeral Service Education, Committee on Accreditation | American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Edu | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (Accredited)
Address: 2886 Fm 1735, Mount Pleasant, TX 75455 · Phone: (903) 434-8100 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Northeast Texas Community College is a public trade school in Mount Pleasant, Texas, offering cosmetology, auto mechanic, and medical assistant programs, accredited by SACS.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Northeast Texas Community College has a 55.9% completion rate, below the state average of 63.5%; graduates carry median debt of $10,946 and earn a median of $37,870 ten years after entry.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Northeast Texas Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 39.7% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Northeast Texas Commu… Northeast Texas Commu…: 55.9% 55.9% Texas average Texas average: 63.5% 63.5% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$23,580$30,680$47,180
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$29,360$48,310$62,270
Medical assistants$31,200$39,520$46,180
Electricians$37,920$58,570$71,130
Nursing assistants$30,620$37,500$43,070
Emergency medical technicians$30,320$37,260$44,240
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$48,910$62,240$68,410
Chefs and head cooks$31,380$56,080$71,870

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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 36 not reported not reported not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 300–899 hours 22 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 22 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 12 $53,582 not reported $9,500
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 300–899 hours 12 not reported not reported $10,500
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 11 not reported not reported not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 300–899 hours 10 not reported not reported $10,500
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 7 $53,582 not reported $9,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 6 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 6 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 6 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 5 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Associate degree 4 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 4 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate degree 3 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 1 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 1 not reported 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.

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About this school

Northeast Texas Community College is a public trade and career training campus in Mount Pleasant, Texas. It participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning students can use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans to help pay for programs. The college holds regional accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, along with program-specific accreditation from the American Board of Funeral Service Education and the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. Its most-awarded trade programs are cosmetology schools (40 completions), auto mechanic schools (38), and medical assistant programs (30), part of a broader lineup of 17 program offerings spanning fields such as electrician training, CNA classes, EMT training, LPN programs, and culinary schools.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 55.9%, which is below the Texas state average of 63.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,946, and median earnings ten years after entry are $37,870. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 39.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of students with financial need. Undergraduate enrollment is 1,973, with 168 trade program completers reflected in the outcomes data.

This campus, located in a distant rural setting, may suit students seeking shorter, hands-on trade credentials close to home rather than a traditional four-year path; whether it fits an adult career-changer depends on specific program lengths and schedules, which are not detailed here. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the listed accreditors and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current and complete outcome figures before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Northeast Texas Community College offers 17 programs, with the most completions in cosmetology schools, auto mechanic schools, and medical assistant programs. It also offers electrician training, CNA classes, EMT training, LPN programs, and culinary schools.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited. It holds regional accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, plus specialized accreditation from the American Board of Funeral Service Education and the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can apply for FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants and federal loans.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 55.9%, which is below the Texas state average of 63.5%, according to federal data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $10,946 per federal Scorecard data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings ten years after entry are $37,870, per the College Scorecard.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (903) 434-8100 or visit its website for current tuition figures.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for federal and state aid programs.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Specific program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school to confirm schedules and duration for individual programs.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can confirm accreditation status with the listed accreditors and review detailed outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?227225.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The data does not directly address adult career-changer fit; the presence of short trade programs like cosmetology and medical assistant training suggests career-focused options, but program length and schedule details are not reported here.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing requirements vary by program and are not reported in this data; contact the school directly to learn about certification or licensing steps for a specific program.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Northeast Texas Community College at (903) 434-8100 or through its website, https://www.ntcc.edu/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; check the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across 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.

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