Is McLennan Community College worth it?
McLennan Community College is a public, two-year institution in Waco, Texas (midsize city). It awarded 1,722 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, health information technology and registered nursing.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$32,791
Median earnings 4 years after
$47,348
Median earnings 10 years after
$39,163
Average net price
$5,051
Completion rate
39%
Completions (2024)
1,722
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
5,668
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 | $30,690 | $44,160 | 167 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $16,879 | $23,336 | 31 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate | $34,468 | $44,939 | 26 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $36,592 | $59,923 | 26 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $50,839 | $70,400 | 22 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $66,556 | $79,438 | 20 |
| Fire Protection | Undergraduate certificate | $47,467 | $55,259 | 18 |
| Agriculture, General | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Programming | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Programming | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Data Processing | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 601 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 82 |
| General Studies | Associate | 74 |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 60 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 56 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Associate | 50 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 45 |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 40 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | Associate | 35 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | Associate | 32 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 43% | 6,162 |
| Retail Trade | 10% | 1,460 |
| Public Administration | 7% | 994 |
| Educational Services | 7% | 946 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 5% | 789 |
| Finance and Insurance | 5% | 659 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4% | 624 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4% | 540 |
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Sources: federal figures for McLennan 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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