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Texas Community Colleges
Southeast Region
Created to expand Texans’ access to higher education, the state’s 50 community college districts serve a vital role in our state’s economy by developing our workforce, preparing students for further academic study and meeting the specific educational and vocational needs of the local areas they serve.
The 15 counties in the Southeast region — one of 12 economic regions defined by the Comptroller’s office — include one community college district.
List of community college districts in the Southeast region
- Angelina College
Regional Impact of Community Colleges’ spending, Fiscal 2019
Employment
668
Output
$57.5 million
Compensation
$31.3 million
Note: Figures include direct, indirect and induced economic impacts.
Sources: JobsEQ, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and Texas community colleges.
Wages by Educational Attainment
Community colleges provide their students with a good return on their investment.
In 2018, workers in the Southeast region with some college or associate degrees and stable jobs earned an average of $4,100 more annually than high school graduates.
Average Annual Earnings by Educational Attainment, Southeast Region, 2018
| Educational Attainment | Number Employed, Region | Average Annual Earnings, Region | Number Employed, Texas | Average Annual Earnings, Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than high school | 40,454 | $36,893 | 2,065,483 | $42,808 |
| High school or equivalent, no college | 69,825 | $40,911 | 2,765,759 | $52,035 |
| Some college or associate degree | 75,084 | $45,011 | 3,245,675 | $60,428 |
| Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree | 45,682 | $59,399 | 2,454,975 | $95,716 |
| Educational attainment not available | 32,969 | $21,455 | 1,544,282 | $22,087 |
| Total | 264,013 | $42,936 | 12,076,174 | $58,787 |
Average overall: $41,019
Source: U.S. Census Bureau and JobsEQ
Average wage Increase Over High School or Equivalent
$4,100
Number of workers, Some College or Associate Degree
75,084
Total Regional additional wages
$307.8 million
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, JobsEQ and
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Certificates and Degrees
Top Certificates and Degrees, Southeast Region
| Certificates and Degrees | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | 829 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 428 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 349 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians | 322 |
| Security and Protective Services | 219 |
Source: JobsEQ
Regional Employment Needs
Fastest growing Occupations, Southeast Region
| Occupation | Total Employed | 5-Year Employment Change |
|---|---|---|
| Other Personal Care and Service Workers | 9,422 | 1,853 |
| Food and Beverage Serving Workers | 15,480 | 1,418 |
| Construction Trades Workers | 16,691 | 946 |
| Building Cleaning and Pest Control Workers | 6,542 | 708 |
| Top Executives | 4,476 | 504 |
Source: JobsEQ
The Southeast region’s one community college district awarded more than 800 certificates and associate degrees in health professions in the 2017-18 school year; the next most-common award areas were general studies and liberal arts and engineering technologies.
Spotlight
Angelina College
- Angelina College launched a Center for Nonprofit Leadership in September 2018 to provide educational programs and support services for nonprofit organizations and their leaders in East Texas.
- The Angelina College Procurement Assistance Center provides free advice to small businesses and industries in East Texas on how to sell their goods and services to federal, state and local governments through government contracts.
- To help students who want a rewarding career in medicine, Angelina College offers an associate degree in surgical technology, which trains students to prepare surgical equipment and become a member of the operating room team.
Summary
Community colleges play a vital role for students and businesses by offering postsecondary education and job training at great value. As Angelina College, the Southeast region’s only community college district, works to address local skills gaps and meet the specific needs of area employers, it supports nearly 670 jobs and adds nearly $58 million in economic output annually. Furthermore, the higher pay of those with some college or an associate degree helps raise total wages in the region by nearly $307 million per year.
Questions?
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the material on this page, please contact the Comptroller’s Data Analysis and Transparency Division.