What Midland College does

Midland College is a public community college district established in 1970 and headquartered at 3600 N. Garfield in Midland, Texas, operating as a political subdivision of the State of Texas under the Texas Education Code. The institution serves the Permian Basin region across West Texas, including Midland, Fort Stockton, and the broader 27-county Permian Basin and Concho Valley via the Permian Basin AHEC. It delivers associate degrees, bachelor's degrees (in partnership with universities such as Texas Tech, Texas A&M, and UTPB), certificate programs, dual-credit high school courses, and continuing education across roughly 100+ program areas including health sciences (nursing, sonography, respiratory care), energy and industrial trades (energy technology, welding, HVAC, diesel, aviation maintenance), computer information technology, business, and public service/law enforcement.

The college's technology backbone is built on industry-standard third-party platforms rather than proprietary systems: Canvas Learning Management System for course delivery and distance learning, Jenzabar Higher Reach for continuing education catalog and registration, Microsoft 365 for productivity, Respondus LockDown Browser/Monitor and ProctorU for online exam proctoring, Tutor.com for 24/7 tutoring integrated through Canvas, LinkedIn Learning for professional development, Watermark for course evaluations, A-Z Databases for library research, and Parchment for transcript requests. Identity and access management runs on Microsoft Multi-Factor Authentication, with FERPA and NC-SARA compliance governing data handling and cross-state distance learning authorization. The SimLife Center provides healthcare simulation training infrastructure, and the Chaps Esports Arena represents the college's student-life technology investment. Revenue mechanics are diversified across five streams: tiered tuition (in-district, out-of-district, out-of-state), recurring state formula funding tied to contact hours and outcomes, grants and private donations (notably the $20M Scharbauer Foundation gift in June 2026), non-credit continuing education via PPDC and workforce centers, and ancillary room-rental revenue for community use of facilities such as the Carrasco Room and Wagner & Brown Auditorium.

Midland College distributes services through multiple channels: on-campus instruction at the main Midland campus, the Williams Regional Technical Training Center (WRTTC) branch campus in Fort Stockton, online and hybrid distance learning via Canvas, MISD Career Academies for dual credit high school pipelines, and the Petroleum Professional Development Center (PPDC) for oil and gas industry continuing education. The December 2025 EZOps partnership integrates a commercial Mobile Oilfield Management platform into the Energy Technology Program curriculum, and the customer base spans traditional degree-seekers, dual-credit high schoolers, adult learners, veterans, international students, and oil and gas industry workers. As a government state entity, the college is governed by an elected Board of Trustees, has no shareholders or parent company, and operates on multi-year fiscal cycles constrained by state appropriations rather than market capitalization.

Name

Midland College

Legal name

Midland College

Website

https://midland.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Midland College is a public community college district in West Texas serving the Permian Basin with associate and bachelor's degrees, certificates, dual-credit, and continuing education delivered via Canvas LMS across multiple campuses and 27 counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (611210), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE), Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC), Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD), Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce training
• Continuing education
• Dual credit programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Midland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from in-district, out-of-district, and out-of-state tuition, along with various student fees for enrollment, lab use, and services.
2. State Funding and Appropriations: Public community college receives formula funding from the State of Texas based on contact hours and student outcomes.
3. Grants and Donations: Institutional funding from foundations, federal grants, and private donations including the $20 million Scharbauer Foundation gift for CTE expansion.
4. Continuing Education Programs: Non-credit workforce training, professional development, and community education programs offered through the PPDC and workforce development centers.
5. Room Rentals and Facilities: Revenue from renting campus spaces including the Carrasco Room, Wagner & Brown Auditorium, and other facilities to community organizations and events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Midland College is a public community college offering associate degrees, bachelor degrees, certificate programs, and continuing education across academic, technical, healthcare, energy, and workforce disciplines. It delivers instruction through on-campus classrooms at its Midland main campus and Williams Regional Technical Training Center in Fort Stockton, as well as online via Canvas LMS, hybrid, and live-online modalities. Specialized centers such as the Petroleum Professional Development Center (PPDC), Permian Basin AHEC, Business & Economic Development Center (BEDC), and SimLife Center provide workforce-aligned, industry-specific programming for the Permian Basin region.

Product overview

Midland College is a community college offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services including associate degrees, bachelor degrees (through university partnerships), certificate programs, and continuing education. The institution operates multiple delivery channels: on-campus traditional instruction, distance learning via Canvas LMS, hybrid courses, and live online sessions. Key program areas include Health Sciences (nursing, radiologic technology, respiratory care), Energy/Technical programs (energy technology, welding, automotive, aviation), Computer Information Technology, Business, and Education. The college operates specialized centers including the Petroleum Professional Development Center (PPDC) for oil and gas training, Business & Economic Development Center (BEDC) for entrepreneurship support, Permian Basin AHEC for healthcare workforce development, SimLife Center for medical simulation, and Williams Regional Technical Training Center (WRTTC) in Fort Stockton. Distance learning utilizes Canvas LMS with integrations including Respondus proctoring, Tutor.com tutoring, and Microsoft Office 365. Veterans services include dedicated resource center with Hazlewood Act administration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate Degrees Two-year academic degree programs (AA, AS, AAS, AAT) for students seeking affordable post-secondary credentials, university transfer preparation, or direct workforce entry.
• Bachelor Degrees Four-year bachelor degree programs including the Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Services Management and Bachelor of Applied Technology in Organizational Management, as well as transfer pathways with partner universities.
• Certificate Programs Career and technical education certificates in fields such as Accounting, Automotive Technology, Computer Programming, HVAC, Nursing, Welding, and other vocational areas, designed to provide industry-recognized credentials.
• Continuing Education (CE) Non-credit continuing education offerings including community programs, Health Sciences CE, workforce training, and Oil & Gas training delivered through the Petroleum Professional Development Center (PPDC), managed via Jenzabar Higher Reach.
• Dual Credit Programs College-credit courses delivered to high school students through partnerships with regional ISDs (Midland, Fort Stockton, Greenwood, Legacy, Buena Vista, Ozona) and MISD Career Academies including Business/IT, Cybersecurity, Fire/EMT, Health Sciences, and Petroleum academies.
• Energy Technology Program Technical career programs covering Air Conditioning/Heating/Refrigeration, Automotive Technology, Automation, Aviation Maintenance, Diesel Technology, Energy Technology, Natural Gas Compression, and Welding Technology tailored to Permian Basin industry demand.
• Health Sciences Programs Credit and non-credit Health Sciences programs including Nursing (RN and LVN), Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Care, Sonography, Health Information Management, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy, and Behavioral Health, supported by the F. Marie Hall SimLife Center.
• Computer Information Technology Programs Technology and IT programs including Computer-Aided Drafting & Design, Computer Information Technology, Computer Programming & Analytics, and Health Information Management, with certifications such as Cisco CCNA.
• Distance Learning / Online Courses Online and hybrid courses delivered asynchronously (WEB) or live via Zoom through Canvas LMS, with Respondus LockDown Browser/Monitor and ProctorU for exam proctoring; supports students unable to attend on-campus classes.
• Workforce Training Non-credit workforce training programs including ArcGIS, Auto Body Repair, Drone Pilot, Electrician, Firefighter Professional Training, HR Certification, HVAC Technician, Microsoft Applications, Real Estate, Risk Management, and Transportation Training.
• Transportation Training / CDL Program Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training for operating commercial motor vehicles within DOT regulations, delivered at the main Midland campus and the WRTTC Fort Stockton location.
• Permian Basin AHEC Programs Area Health Education Center serving 27 counties in the Permian Basin and Concho Valley; programs include AHEC Scholars (40-hour rural rotation with $800 stipend), AHEC Junior Scholars for high school students, and AHEC Summer Camp for rural healthcare career exposure.
• Business & Economic Development Center (BEDC) Community resource offering free business counseling, credit counseling, and housing counseling for residents and entrepreneurs of Midland, in collaboration with the City of Midland; also offers credit tri-merge reports ($30.50) and online homebuyer education courses ($99).
• Petroleum Professional Development Center (PPDC) Continuing education and professional development center dedicated to Permian Basin energy industries, delivering workforce training and certifications for the oil and gas sector from a downtown Midland facility.
• Williams Regional Technical Training Center (WRTTC) Fort Stockton branch campus offering continuing education, Law Enforcement Academy, CDL training, workforce training, and university parallel/occupational certificate programs for residents of western Texas.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students can earn up to 150 hours of tuition exemption through the Texas Hazlewood Act for qualifying veterans.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EZOpscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 December 2025Houston-based software provider EZOps partnered with Midland College to integrate its Mobile Oilfield Management platform into the college's Energy Technology Program. This partnership gives students hands-on experience with digital tools used across Permian Basin operations. Professor Erick Gutierrez (14+ years energy operations experience) joins the EZOps Customer Advisory Board, bringing industry expertise to the partnership.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Odessa College: Public community college serving Odessa, Texas in the Permian Basin — the closest geographic and demographic peer, with overlapping dual-credit, healthcare, and energy workforce programs.
• Howard College: Texas public community college serving Big Spring and surrounding West Texas counties; directly comparable rural/regional community college model with workforce and dual-credit offerings.
• South Plains College: Public community college in Levelland, Texas serving a similar West Texas rural footprint with comparable technical, workforce, and dual-credit programs.
• Western Texas College: Public community college in Snyder, Texas — small rural West Texas community college with overlapping technical, energy, and dual-credit programs targeting the Permian Basin region.
• Tyler Junior College: Mid-size Texas public community college with comparable program breadth (health sciences, technical, dual credit) and similar headcount scale — useful benchmark for Midland's trajectory.

Broad incumbents

• Texas State Technical College: Statewide technical college system in Texas with strong CTE, workforce, and employer-aligned programs across multiple campuses — overlaps directly with Midland's technical and energy programs at larger scale.
• Austin Community College District: Large multi-campus Texas community college district with broad academic, technical, healthcare, and continuing education programs — useful benchmark for scale and program diversification potential.
• Lone Star College: Large Houston-area multi-campus community college system with extensive technical, healthcare, dual-credit, and continuing education programs — comparable breadth and transfer pathway model.

Regional players

• Ranger College: Small rural Texas community college serving central Texas; comparable size and workforce/technical program mix, though in a different geographic region than the Permian Basin.
• Del Mar College: Texas coastal public community college with strong healthcare, technical, and workforce programs; comparable program breadth but serves a coastal rather than inland energy economy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MidlandCollege
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/MidlandCollegeTX
• Facebookfacebook.com/99132220876
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/midland-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/midland_college

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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