Tyler Junior College

Located in Tyler, Texas, approximately 100 miles east of Dallas, Tyler Junior College (TJC) is a comprehensive two-year institution situated on a primarily residential campus in East Texas. The college, established in 1926, maintains several academic buildings centered around Jenkins Hall, its original structure, along with multiple student housing facilities that accommodate residential students. TJC offers associate degrees and certificates across multiple disciplines, with particularly strong programs in healthcare, performing arts, and technical fields, including its well-regarded nursing and dental hygiene programs. The college competes in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), where its football and baseball programs have historically achieved notable success, and operates multiple satellite campuses throughout the Tyler metropolitan area to serve its commuter student population.