KC’s Core Curriculum consists of 42 semester credit hours that will transfer to any public college or university in Texas.
A core curriculum is defined by the state of Texas as “curriculum in the liberal arts, humanities, sciences, political, social, and cultural history, that all graduates of an institution of higher education are required to complete before receiving a baccalaureate degree.”
After completing the core, a student may need only 18 additional semester credit hours to receive an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree.
Kilgore College
Texas Tech
Abilene Christian Univ.
Texas A&M
Univ. of Texas at El Paso
Univ. of North Texas
Stephen F. Austin State
Univ. of Texas at Austin
Univ. Texas Arlington
Texas Christian Univ.
Sam Houston State Univ.
Texas A&M Univ. Corpus Christi
Disclaimer: This map highlights select colleges and universities to which Kilgore College students commonly transfer. It does not represent a complete list of all possible transfer destinations. Locations are approximate and intended for general reference only.
The Kilgore College campus is surprisingly beautiful—like a hidden gem in East Texas that gives off serious university vibes. With its stately brick buildings, tree-lined walkways, and well-kept green spaces, it feels more like a small university than a junior college. Whether you’re walking past the iconic Rangerette gym or relaxing under the oaks, the whole place has an inviting, collegiate charm that’s both inspiring and down-to-earth.
KC offers many Professional and Career Education programs and courses designed to get you the skills you need to enter the workforce or improve your skills for advancement. Licenses, industry certifications, and workforce development contracts with business and industry are also available.
Earn a degree or certificate online—anytime, anywhere—with Kilgore College’s flexible and convenient ONLINE PROGRAMS. Study on your schedule and complete assignments at your own pace while meeting course deadlines.
Kilgore College biology instructor Curtis Ivory has been selected as a member of the 2025–26 cohort of CCPI-STEM Fellows, a national honor that recognizes community college faculty and leaders committed to advancing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and student success. The CCPI-STEM Fellows program, supported through national STEM initiatives, brings together a competitive […]
The Kilgore College Board of Trustees on April 20 named Dr. Staci Martin as the sole finalist for the position of president of Kilgore College. Under Texas law, a public institution must name a sole finalist and observe a 21-day waiting period before final action may be taken to appoint the next president. Martin has […]