Texarkana College trains aviation mechanics in a 23,000-square-foot hangar at Texarkana Regional Airport. The program won FAA approval in November 2024 and is one of the fastest and least expensive routes to an A&P certificate in the region.
Verified October 2, 2026 against the college’s 2026-27 catalog, tuition schedule and news releases. Compare all Texas A&P schools.
Quick Facts
- Length: 3 semesters, about 12 months (certificate)
- Cost: $7,485 in-district; $10,185 out-of-district/AR/OK
- Location: Texarkana, TX (Texarkana Regional Airport)
- Website: Official School Web Page
Our Take
Texarkana suits students in Northeast Texas, southwest Arkansas and southeast Oklahoma who want to finish quickly at low cost: three semesters, starts every semester and about $7,500–$10,200. Arkansas and Oklahoma residents pay the out-of-district rate, not out-of-state. The program is too new for FAA pass-rate data.
At a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| FAA status | Part 147 approved November 2024; first cohort January 2025 |
| Full A&P credential | Certificate of Graduation, 45 credits (16 aviation courses) |
| Other credentials | AAS, 60 credits (adds a general-education semester); Light-Sport Repairman course (new 2026) |
| Length | Three semesters, about 12 months |
| Format | Hybrid: four-hour in-person blocks Monday–Friday plus video lectures; cohorts of 20–30 |
| Starts | Every semester |
| Cost (2026-27) | $7,485 in-district (Bowie County); $10,185 out-of-district, including Arkansas and Oklahoma; $12,840 out-of-state |
| Outcomes | 16 graduates in the first class (December 2025); about 50 by August 2026 |
| Campus | Aviation Technology Center, Texarkana Regional Airport |
| Verified | October 2, 2026 |
Programs and Costs
The 2026-27 catalog sequences the program by semester: General courses and hydraulic and fuel systems first, then Airframe, then Powerplant.
| Semester | Credits | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | General (regulations, science, electricity, shop practices) and hydraulic, pneumatic and fuel systems |
| 2 | 13 | Airframe (sheet metal, composites, assembly and rigging) |
| 3 | 14 | Powerplant (reciprocating and turbine engines, electrical, fuel metering) |
| 4 (AAS only) | 15 | General education |
The certificate is semesters 1–3 (45 credits).
What You Will Actually Pay
For 2026-27, Bowie County residents pay $99 per credit, other Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma residents $159 and out-of-state students $218, plus $180 per aviation course and $50 per semester in fees. For the certificate that is $7,485, $10,185 or $12,840. Pell Grants, loans, the GI Bill and college scholarships are available. FAA testing and tools are extra.
Pathways
Texarkana runs DoD SkillBridge cohorts for transitioning service members and a dual-credit pathway with Tango Flight that lets students finish in two semesters after high school. Employers of early graduates include Aerotek, Boeing and SkyWest.
How It Compares in Texas
| School | Full A&P path | Length | Cost | FAA pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texarkana College | Certificate (45 credits) | 3 semesters | $7,485 | New program |
| LeTourneau University (Longview) | BS (125 credits) | 4 years | $158,656 before aid | 89.2% |
| Tarrant County College (Fort Worth) | Airframe + Powerplant (about 74 credits) | 2 years day; 3 evening | About $5,476 | 88.4% |
| Del Mar College (Corpus Christi) | Airframe + Powerplant Level II (81 credits) | 18 months | $9,416 | Too few tests |
| St. Philip’s College (San Antonio) | Airframe + Powerplant Level 2 (73 credits) | About 5 semesters | About $8,300 | 86.9% |
| Texas State Technical College (3 campuses) | Airframe AAS + Powerplant | About 2.5 years | $307 per credit | 83.0–96.1% |
Texarkana is the quickest public A&P program in Texas. See all Texas A&P schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Texarkana College’s program FAA-approved?
Yes. It received FAA Part 147 approval in November 2024. It is too new to appear in FAA pass-rate data.
Do Arkansas residents pay out-of-state tuition?
No. Arkansas and Oklahoma residents pay the out-of-district rate, $10,185 for the certificate.
How long does it take?
Three semesters, about 12 months, with starts every semester.
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