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HC

Houston Community College

Houston, TXPublicCity Setting
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N/A
Accept Rate
N/A
$5,737
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
40.5K
Students
Very Large campus body
$31,319
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Houston Community College is a public institution located in the city setting of Houston, TX. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 40.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
40.5K (Very Large)
Predominant Degree
Associate's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing19% of degrees
Health Sciences11% of degrees
Biological Sciences9% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,002
Earnings 5yr: $101,897
Debt: $18,770
Engineering Science.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,602
Earnings 5yr: $73,244
Debt: $17,814
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,188
Earnings 5yr: $81,939
Debt: $16,975
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,980
Earnings 5yr: $64,875
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $75,287
Earnings 5yr: $76,949
Debt: $14,249
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,124
Earnings 5yr: $63,218
Debt: $21,740
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,729
Earnings 5yr: $44,842
Debt: $31,138
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,664
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $16,250
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,339
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $18,862
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,458
Earnings 5yr: $55,016
Debt: $12,040
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $59,021
Earnings 5yr: $56,987
Debt: $13,925
Biology, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,846
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $11,005
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,451
Earnings 5yr: $56,145
Debt: $16,250
Fire Protection.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $56,144
Earnings 5yr: $51,611
Debt: N/A
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $55,262
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,985
Earnings 5yr: $46,026
Debt: $16,045
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,208
Earnings 5yr: $56,067
Debt: $24,562
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $49,714
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $49,588
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,944
Earnings 5yr: $45,840
Debt: $17,106

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$5,737
In-State Tuition$2,040
Out-of-State Tuition$5,460
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

36%
Pell Grants
15%
Take Loans
27%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$31,319
+25% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$39,254

Completion Signals

17%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
N/A
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$8,752
Est. Monthly Payment
$95/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

41%
Men
59%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 41% men and 59% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
50%
Part-Time Share
61%
Avg Family Income
$25,618
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