What Kilgore College does

Kilgore College is a public community college founded in 1935 in Kilgore, Texas, operating under Texas state law as a community college district governed by an elected Board of Trustees. It serves approximately 7,557 students (Fall 2023 snapshot) across two main campuses in Kilgore and Longview, with a third dedicated training facility — the KCEPT Training Grounds in Overton — for electric power lineworker programs. The college is structured around five academic divisions (Arts & Sciences, Business & STEM, Public Services, Industrial Technologies, and Health Sciences) and six Career Pathways, delivering associate degrees, university transfer pathways, and 20+ workforce certificate programs spanning healthcare (nursing, EMS, pharmacy technician, medical coding, echocardiography), public service (Fire Academy, East Texas Police Academy, EMS Professions, Electric Power Technology), and industrial trades. Four public service academies — Fire, Police, EMS, and Lineman (KCEPT) — hold state-level accreditations and serve as regional training hubs for Northeast Texas.

The institution's underlying technology stack is conventional higher-ed SaaS: a Jenzabar J1 cloud ERP and an Element451 CRM, with a five-year managed-services agreement with CampusWorks (announced 2026-03-18) extending the Imagine 2.0 modernization initiative. Specialty instructional technology includes PioneerRx pharmacy management software for the Pharmacy Technician program. Instructional delivery spans on-campus, 100% online programs, hybrid formats, and dual-credit arrangements with area high schools.

Kilgore College's business model is that of a public community college: revenue is generated from tuition and fees, state appropriations, federal and state grants (including a $349,818 NSF grant for IT technician education awarded in 2024), and private donations via the KC Foundation. Workforce Development programs operate as discrete paid certificate courses (e.g., EMT $1,050; Paramedic $8,175; Echocardiography $2,295; Medical Coding $2,100; Pharmacy Technician $1,842), with Workforce Contract Training delivering customized on-site instruction to regional employers ranging from 1 to 1,000+ employees. Student segments include first-time college students, dual-credit high schoolers, adult learners, career changers, and regional employer clients. No revenue figure is publicly disclosed; leadership transitioned to Interim President Dr. Staci Martin following the retirement of Dr. Brenda Kays in early 2026.

Name

Kilgore College

Legal name

Kilgore College

Website

https://kilgore.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Kilgore College is a public community college founded in 1935 serving approximately 7,557 students across two campuses in Northeast Texas, offering associate degrees, university transfer pathways, and 20+ workforce certificate programs in healthcare, public service, industrial technology, and trades.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (61121)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce development training
• Public service academies
• Health sciences certificates

Headquarters

HQ city

Kilgore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition for credit programs including associate degrees, workforce certificates, and continuing education courses. Core curriculum transfers to any public college or university in Texas. KC's Code is 003580.
2. Workforce Development Programs: Revenue from professional and career education programs offering licenses, industry certifications, and workforce development contracts with business and industry.
3. Government Grants: Federal grant funding such as the $349,818 NSF grant for IT technician education program supporting expanded industry partnerships, flexible course delivery, and student support initiatives over three years.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kilgore College is a public community college delivering associate degrees, workforce development certificates, and continuing education programs across five academic divisions (Arts & Sciences, Business & STEM, Public Services, Industrial Technologies, and Health Sciences). It serves approximately 7,557 students through on-campus instruction at Kilgore and Longview campuses, 100% online programs, dual credit for high schoolers, and contract training for regional employers. Core programming includes public service academies (Fire, Police, EMS, Lineman), health sciences (nursing, radiologic science, sonography), and a 42-credit transferable core curriculum to any Texas public university.

Product overview

Kilgore College is a community college offering workforce development and transfer-oriented academic programs across five academic divisions: Arts & Sciences, Business & STEM, Public Services, Industrial Technologies, and Health Sciences. The institution operates as a two-year community college with certificate programs and associate degrees, structured around six Career Pathways guiding students from program selection to career outcomes. Core programs include Fire Academy and East Texas Police Academy (both with state accreditation), EMS Professions, Electric Power Technology (lineman training), Health Sciences (nursing, allied health, radiologic science), Industrial Technologies (automotive, welding, HVAC), and Business & IT programs. Workforce Development offers 20+ short-term certificate programs including Clinical Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Coding, Phlebotomy, and Transportation (CDL). The college provides multiple delivery formats including traditional on-campus, hybrid, online programs, and dual credit for high school students. Notable technology partnerships include Jenzabar J1 ERP system and Element451 CRM for institutional operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KC Fire Academy: Fire protection training program recognized by State of Texas as an Exemplary Program, accredited by Texas Commission on Fire Protection, State Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
• East Texas Police Academy
• KCEPT (Kilgore College Electric Power Technology)
• Texas Shakespeare Festival

Products and services

• Fire Academy Firefighter training program offering basic fire suppression, online and on-site academies, advanced TCFP classes, and wildland firefighter training. Recognized as an Exemplary Program by the State of Texas and accredited by TCFP, SFFMA and THECB.
• East Texas Police Academy Law enforcement training academy offering 736-hour Basic Peace Officer Course, 120-hour Basic County Corrections Course, and diverse advanced and professional development courses. Licensed by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Professions Emergency medical training programs including EMT ($1,050) and Paramedic ($8,175) certifications preparing students for National Registry EMT and Paramedic exams and careers as first responders.
• Electric Power Technology (KCEPT) 10-week lineman certificate program approved by WIOA, preparing students for careers with electric power companies and contractors. Training conducted at KCEPT Training Grounds in Overton, Texas.
• Health Sciences Division Programs Health Sciences programs including Nursing (VOCN/AASN), Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiologic Science, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Surgical Technology, and Athletic Training, preparing students for healthcare careers in hospitals, clinics, and rehabilitation centers.
• Workforce Development Certificate Programs Short-term professional and career education programs including Clinical Medical Assistant, Cosmetology, Echocardiography, Community Health Worker, Medical Coding, Medication Administration, Nurse Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy, Sterile Processing, CDL, and Real Estate.
• Echocardiography Program Fast-track adult echocardiography program for credentialed sonographers (ARDMS). Two-semester hybrid program with 288 clinical hours leading to RDCS certification. Tuition is $2,295 and includes textbook, workbook, ARDMS exam review, and $300 exam fee.
• Medical Coding Program 21-week online course preparing students for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential exam with AAPC. Covers CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II coding. Tuition is $2,100.
• Risk Management Institute Free safety courses funded by Texas Mutual Insurance Company grant offering CEUs and certificates in OSHA training, HAZWOPER, Forklift Safety, CPR/First Aid, Active Shooter Response, and various industrial safety courses.
• Pharmacy Technician Program 14-week hybrid program with pharmacy management software training through PioneerRx. Prepares students for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam. Tuition is $1,842.
• Community Health Worker Program 220-hour state-approved Community Health Worker certification course delivered 100% online. Tuition is $800.
• Phlebotomy Program 12-week program preparing students for the National HealthCareer Association (NHA) certification exam. Tuition is $875.
• Nurse Assistant (CNA) Program 100-hour in-person (3 weeks) or 8-week hybrid Nurse Assistant course offering fast-track training for long-term care facilities. Tuition is $600.
• Food Service Supervisor Program 120-contact-hour hybrid program meeting ANFP Pathway III guidelines, preparing students for the Certified Dietary Manager credential. Tuition is $675.
• Community Education Classes Continuing education courses including QuickBooks (Intro/Intermediate), Artificial Intelligence introduction, Bookkeeping, and Soft Skills for Success.
• Online Programs 100% online degree and certificate programs allowing students to earn credentials from any location with flexible scheduling and self-paced coursework.
• Dual Credit Programs College credit courses for high school students, allowing simultaneous completion of high school and college coursework through partnerships with area school districts.
• Workforce Contract Training Customized training solutions developed and delivered for regional employers, from small businesses to large organizations with 1-1,000+ employees.
• Associate Degree Programs Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degree programs with a 42-credit transferable core curriculum accepted at any Texas public college or university. KC's Code is 003580.

Quantifiable outcome

• 42 semester credit hours transfer to any public college or university in Texas; students may need only 18 additional credit hours for Associate of Arts or Science degree
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CampusWorkscoreTechnology or Integration · 18 March 2026Five-year IT Managed Services agreement continuing collaboration that previously included migrating the college's legacy Jenzabar ERP system to a cloud-based Jenzabar J1 platform and implementing the Element451 CRM system. Part of Kilgore's Imagine 2.0 campuswide technology modernization initiative to strengthen institutional resilience and operational efficiency. CampusWorks will maintain and enhance the college's local IT leadership.
• Longview ISD and UT TylercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025MOU establishing college pathways for Longview students. Starting fall, 75 juniors will take courses at KC earning up to 60 college hours toward Associate of Science or Associate of Arts degree. Multi-year partnership launching Early College program on KC campus.
• rootEd AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh School Student Success program through rootEd Alliance grant placing college and career advisors in rural high schools across East Texas. Helping seniors identify postsecondary pathways leading to family-supporting, livable wages.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• The University of Texas at Tyler: Public four-year university in Tyler, Texas, with established transfer pathways from Kilgore College. Also a strategic partner via the Longview ISD MOU, blurring lines between feeder and competitor as it expands online and Tyler-area programs.
• Texas A&M University-Texarkana: Public four-year university in Northeast Texas that receives Kilgore transfer students. Represents the typical four-year transfer destination, making it both a strategic partner and indirect competitor for upper-level course demand.

Direct peers

• Angelina College: Public community college in Lufkin, Texas. Offers similar associate degree, technical certificate, and workforce development programs in the East Texas region, competing for students and employer contracts.
• Panola College: Public community college in Carthage, Texas, in East Texas. Overlaps with Kilgore's service area and offers comparable associate degrees, workforce programs, and dual credit arrangements.
• Trinity Valley Community College: Public community college serving the East Texas region with multiple campuses. Competes directly with Kilgore for workforce students, dual credit enrollment, and university transfer candidates in overlapping counties.
• Tyler Junior College: Public community college in Tyler, Texas, directly competing with Kilgore for East Texas students. Offers similar associate degrees, workforce certificates, and university transfer pathways in overlapping service territory.
• Navarro College: Public community college in Corsicana, Texas, with multiple locations. Comparable in scale and program offerings to Kilgore, competing for transfer students, workforce certificate seekers, and online enrollees.
• Northeast Texas Community College: Public community college in Mount Pleasant, Texas, serving the East Texas region. Competes with Kilgore for traditional and workforce students in adjacent Northeast Texas counties.
• Paris Junior College: Public community college in Paris, Texas, serving Northeast Texas. Comparable in size and program mix to Kilgore, with overlapping competition for students from rural North Texas and southern Oklahoma.
• Texarkana College: Public community college in Texarkana, Texas. Competes in the East Texas region with similar associate degree, technical, and workforce programs, including a public service training emphasis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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