Is Houston Community College worth it?
Houston Community College is a public, four-year institution in Houston, Texas (large city). It awarded 6,728 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in general studies, business administration and management and biology sciences.
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Federal context for Houston Community College
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Median earnings 1 year after
$34,320
Median earnings 4 years after
$50,591
Median earnings 10 years after
$39,254
Average net price
$5,737
Completion rate
17%
Completions (2024)
6,728
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
40,503
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $29,423 | $48,944 | 702 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $34,732 | $52,985 | 175 |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $60,612 | $74,124 | 85 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $67,098 | $80,188 | 67 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $42,459 | $52,208 | 65 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $64,648 | $75,287 | 62 |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | $27,696 | $41,773 | 60 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $16,777 | $22,667 | 56 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $66,743 | $89,002 | 51 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate certificate | $56,454 | $59,021 | 48 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate | $26,419 | $27,150 | 47 |
| Biology, General | Associate | $24,621 | $58,846 | 45 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $35,469 | $42,204 | 35 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate | $34,447 | $46,694 | 33 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate | $48,172 | $63,664 | 31 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | Associate | 1,623 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 865 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Associate | 626 |
| Psychology, General | Associate | 183 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 146 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Associate | 125 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | Associate | 123 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 117 |
| Computer Science | Associate | 111 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Associate | 92 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 28% | 14,313 |
| Retail Trade | 11% | 5,376 |
| Educational Services | 8% | 4,097 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 7% | 3,423 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 6% | 3,084 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6% | 3,080 |
| Public Administration | 6% | 2,913 |
| Manufacturing | 5% | 2,673 |
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Sources: federal figures for Houston Community College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Texas. Counts under 10 are not published.
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