TJC is a smart first choice for any student, whether you plan to transfer to a four-year university or gain the skills and training needed to go directly into the workforce.
Apply NowTJC has an outstanding record of academic quality, offering a bachelor's degree, associate's degree programs, certificates and training and technical programs.
Degrees & CertificatesTJC is one of the largest community colleges in Texas, with 306 full-time faculty members and 248 part-time faculty members, approximately 11,000 students enrolled per semester, and 1,011 May 2016 graduates.
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TJC provides a full college experience – we offer opportunities and programs that add to your involvement outside the classroom.
Events CalendarThe School of Continuing Studies seeks to provide lifelong learning for people of all ages to develop personal and professional potential, upgrade job-related skills and prepare for informed participation in the civic, cultural and political life of the community.
Search Courses60-year-old oak trees and historic buildings are part of daily life here on TJC’s big, beautiful campus.
Book a TourThe economics department at TJC will set you up for success at the university level and beyond.
Degree Plan
Economists form the backbone of all business and government – they analyze data and trends to lay the groundwork for big decisions and big results.
The Associate of Arts in Economics degree will prepare you for the rigor of university economics courses, as well as provide a broad foundation for careers in the public or private sector.
Economists are hired in a large range of institutions, including education, government, non-profit and NGOs. Median income for economists was $91,860 in 2010 and has a 14 percent projected growth for the next 10 years. (US Bureau of Labor)
Economics is more than just production and money; it is about making choices. We will teach you how to make intelligent, efficient choices that will be beneficial to your future. Our goal is to prepare you both academically and personally to meet the challenges you may encounter in a globally competitive society.
Our dedicated and distinguished faculty in the economics department provide essential instruction in principles of microeconomics. With a faculty-to-student ratio of one-to-nine, we have the small and attentive class sizes needed to succeed at college-level economics.
Business
Read MoreOur Business Program is the single largest specialized academic program at TJC, and its alumni are deeply rooted in East Texas and around the world.
Government
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History
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