Houston Community College

Houston Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Houston, TX. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $5,460 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 48,159 and it offers 107 programs(17 online programs).

2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Houston Community College is $5,460 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all degree programs and the vocational program tuition may be lower than the average cost.
Houston Community College offers the alternative tuition plans .
39% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,032 (exclude student loans).
Houston CC 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$5,460
Average Financial Amount$4,032

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Houston Community College offers 107 vocational programs for Less than 12-Week Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, and 1-2 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 6,693 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Houston Community College
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate100
Less than 1 Year Certificate420724
2 Years Certificate640507
Total10706,693

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 724 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 507 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 5,462 students have earned/completed Associate's program.
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communications Technologies [+] 0 completers-
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design0-
Total0
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communications Technologies [+] 46 completers-
Recording Arts Technology/Technician7-
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design39-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 35 completers-
Computer Programming, Specific Applications2-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications33-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 42 completers-
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist39-
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef3-
Engineering Technology [+] 52 completers-
Metallurgical Technology/Technician1-
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician0-
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician30-
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician21-
Work and Family Studies [+] 17 completers-
Child Care and Support Services Management12-
Child Care Provider/Assistant5-
Legal Studies [+] 4 completers$22,900
Legal Assistant/Paralegal4-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 90 completers-
Criminal Justice/Police Science66-
Fire Science/Fire-fighting24-
Social Sciences [+] 4 completers-
Geographic Information Science and Cartography4-
Construction Trades [+] 39 completers-
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer38-
Electrician1-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 14 completers-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology13-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1-
Precision Production Trades [+] 62 completers-
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant4-
Welding Technology/Welder58-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 12 completers-
Fashion/Apparel Design2-
Interior Design10-
Cinematography and Film/Video Production0-
Music Management0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 67 completers-
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician16-
Medical/Clinical Assistant6-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)33-
Surgical Technology/Technologist0-
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer0-
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling12-
Business [+] 240 completers-
Business Administration and Management39-
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management35-
Accounting62-
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry39-
Banking and Financial Support Services3-
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management0-
Restaurant/Food Services Management0-
International Business/Trade/Commerce17-
Marketing/Marketing Management14-
Real Estate31-
Total724
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 0 completers-
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations0-
Landscaping and Groundskeeping0-
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant0-
Communications Technologies [+] 2 completers-
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician0-
Recording Arts Technology/Technician2-
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design0-
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects0-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 18 completers-
Computer Programming, Specific Applications7-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications11-
Network and System Administration/Administrator0-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 43 completers-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist19-
Barbering/Barber16-
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor3-
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef0$19,100
Culinary Arts/Chef Training5-
Engineering Technology [+] 24 completers-
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician0-
Instrumentation Technology/Technician1-
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician0-
Petroleum Technology/Technician0-
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician23-
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician0-
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician0$40,300
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 10 completers-
Language Interpretation and Translation10-
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation0-
Work and Family Studies [+] 4 completers-
Child Development1-
Child Care and Support Services Management0-
Child Care Provider/Assistant3-
Legal Studies [+] 43 completers-
Legal Assistant/Paralegal43-
Science Technologies/Technicians [+] 8 completers-
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician0-
Chemical Technology/Technician8$40,300
Social Sciences [+] 4 completers-
Geographic Information Science and Cartography4-
Construction Trades [+] 8 completers-
Electrician8-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 38 completers-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology12-
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician0-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician18-
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician0-
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician8-
Precision Production Trades [+] 27 completers-
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant0-
Welding Technology/Welder27-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 14 completers-
Fashion/Apparel Design2-
Interior Design0-
Cinematography and Film/Video Production12-
Music Theory and Composition0-
Music Management0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 231 completers-
Dental Assisting/Assistant12-
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician0-
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder15-
Medical/Clinical Assistant47$50,400
Occupational Therapist Assistant0-
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant50-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)22-
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist0-
Surgical Technology/Technologist28-
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician20-
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician0-
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage0-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training37-
Business [+] 33 completers-
Business Administration and Management13$30,900
Accounting12$34,100
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry1-
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management0-
Restaurant/Food Services Management0-
International Business/Trade/Commerce0-
Fashion Merchandising7-
Total507
Associate's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 0 completers-
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations0-
Communication and Journalism [+] 20 completers-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric20-
Communications Technologies [+] 52 completers-
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician0-
Recording Arts Technology/Technician23-
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design21-
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects8-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 210 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences38-
Computer Programming/Programmer0-
Computer Programming, Specific Applications14-
Computer Science61-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications97-
Network and System Administration/Administrator0-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 98 completers-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist53-
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef16-
Culinary Arts/Chef Training29-
Education [+] 93 completers-
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels93-
Engineering [+] 109 completers-
Engineering Science109-
Engineering Technology [+] 127 completers-
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician11-
Instrumentation Technology/Technician10-
Metallurgical Technology/Technician3-
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician16-
Petroleum Technology/Technician13-
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician42-
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician0-
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician32-
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician0-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 21 completers-
Foreign Languages and Literatures11-
Language Interpretation and Translation7-
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation3-
Work and Family Studies [+] 22 completers-
Child Development22-
Legal Studies [+] 42 completers-
Legal Assistant/Paralegal42-
English Language and Literature [+] 10 completers-
English Language and Literature10-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 2,293 completers-
General Studies2,293-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 549 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences549-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 3 completers-
Mathematics3-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 0 completers-
Health and Physical Education/Fitness0-
Physical Sciences [+] 17 completers-
Chemistry8-
Geology/Earth Science2-
Physics7-
Science Technologies/Technicians [+] 59 completers-
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician0-
Chemical Technology/Technician59-
Psychology [+] 60 completers-
Psychology60-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 20 completers-
Criminal Justice/Police Science14-
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician0-
Fire Science/Fire-fighting6-
Social Sciences [+] 20 completers-
Anthropology2-
Geographic Information Science and Cartography5-
Political Science and Government13-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 17 completers-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology6-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician11-
Precision Production Trades [+] 4 completers-
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant4-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 92 completers-
Dance0-
Fashion/Apparel Design22-
Interior Design11-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts4-
Cinematography and Film/Video Production13-
Art/Art Studies33-
Fine/Studio Arts0-
Music Performance4-
Music Theory and Composition0-
Music Management5-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 318 completers-
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist0-
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician12-
Occupational Therapist Assistant33-
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant14-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)9-
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist17-
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist11-
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer31-
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician13-
Histologic Technician7-
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician17-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse154-
Business [+] 1,080 completers-
Business Administration and Management864-
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management38-
Accounting47-
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry32-
Banking and Financial Support Services4-
Tourism and Travel Services Management0-
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management15-
International Business/Trade/Commerce21-
Marketing/Marketing Management17-
Real Estate25-
Fashion Merchandising17-
History [+] 9 completers-
History9-
Total5,462

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 48,159 students are attending at Houston Community College. There are 864 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 1,800 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 2,470 (full-time) and 2,709 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Houston Community College is 17% and transfer-out rate is 17%. The retention rate is 63% at the school.
Houston CC 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population48,159
Graduation Rate17%
Number of Faculty2,664
Student to Faculty Ratio19 to 1

Student Population at Houston CC

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 46,780 students enrolled into Houston Community College. By gender, 18,363 male and 28,417 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Houston Community College.
Student Population By Gender
Houston Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total46,78018,36328,417
Full-time13,2365,7017,535
Part-tme33,54412,66220,882
There are 5,800 White (12.40%), 12,814 Black/African American (27.39%), 17,503 Hispanic (37.42%), 4,889 Asian (10.45%), and 23,237 students with other races attending Houston Community College. 3,806 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Houston Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total46,78018,36328,417
American Indian/Native American552035
Asian4,8892,2432,646
Black/African American12,8144,1858,629
Hispanic17,5036,84310,660
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander401921
White5,8002,6423,158
Two More1,077429648
Un-Known796360436
Non-resident Alien3,8061,6222,184
Houston Community College offers the distance learning opportunities (online classes) for career programs.
23,032 students (49.23% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 13,136 students (28.08% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The following table summarizes the online student population for Houston Community College.
Distance Learning Student Population at Houston Community College
Number of Students
Total46,780
Enrolled Online Exclusively23,032
Enrolled Some Online Courses13,136
Not in Online Courses10,612
By age range, at Houston Community College, 15,900 students are aged 20 to 24 (33.99% of total students), 12,539 students are aged below 20 (26.80%), 1,453 students are aged above 50 (5.43%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at Houston Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total46,78018,36328,417
Under 188,0673,1404,927
Age 18-194,4722,0862,386
Age 20-218,2143,6444,570
Age 22-247,6863,3134,373
Age 25-297,1782,6304,548
Age 30-344,2951,4462,849
Age 35-392,7308291,901
Age 40-492,6858051,880
Age 50-641,271385886
Over 641828597

Directory and Accreditation Information

Houston Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (7/1/1977 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Houston Community College.
3100 Main Street, Houston, TX
877-422-6111

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