Houston Community College

www.hccs.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$792

2024 Average Net Price

$5,734

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

53,253

32.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

16.5%

665 Graduates

About

Houston Community College is a higher education institution located in Harris County, TX. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Houston Community College were General Studies (1,623 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (865 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (626 degrees).

In 2024, 6,728 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Houston Community College. 61.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (2,717 degrees), 1.56 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,740 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Houston Community College is $792, which is $−7,368 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Houston Community College is $792, which is $7,368 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,734.

In 2024, 39% of undergraduate students attending Houston Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 15% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$792

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Houston Community College was $792. The cost of tuition at Houston Community College is $−7,368 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Houston Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,734

2024 Value

4.96%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Houston Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,734. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Houston Community College grew by 4.96%.

This chart compares the average net price of Houston Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

39%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

15%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

39% of undergraduate students at Houston Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Houston Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Houston Community College had a total enrollment of 53,253 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Houston Community College is 17,150 students and the part-time enrollment is 36,103. This means that 32.2% of students enrolled at Houston Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Houston Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 38.9% Hispanic or Latino, 24.4% Black or African American, 10.6% White, 10.2% Asian, 2.32% Two or More Races, 0.156% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0638% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Houston Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (20.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (16.3%) and Black or African American Female (14.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

32.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Houston Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53,253 students. The full-time enrollment at Houston Community College is 17,150 and the part-time enrollment is 36,103. This means that 32.2% of students enrolled at Houston Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Houston Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
20,733 enrolled students
Black or African American
13,009 enrolled students
White
5,666 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Houston Community College is 38.9% Hispanic or Latino, 24.4% Black or African American, 10.6% White, 10.2% Asian, 2.32% Two or More Races, 0.156% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0638% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2,390 students (4.49%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 1,540 more women than men received degrees from Houston Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Houston Community College is hispanic or latino (2,717 degrees awarded). There were 1.56 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,740 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Houston Community College is General Studies (1,623 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (865 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (626 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Houston Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (234 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (28 degrees), and Biology (626 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Houston Community College are Physicians (403,843 people), Other managers (143,587 people), Other Physical Scientists (115,896 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (114,337 people), and Postsecondary teachers (114,058 people).

The most specialized majors at Houston Community College in 2024 are Communication Technologies (234 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (28 degrees), Biology (626 degrees), Precision Production (234 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,623 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Houston Community College are Surgeons, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Physicians, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Houston Community College are Communication Technologies (234 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (28 degrees), Biology (626 degrees), Precision Production (234 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,623 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Houston Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (504,228 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (296,922 people), Elementary & secondary schools (263,905 people), Offices of physicians (189,292 people), and Scientific research & development services (156,300 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Houston Community College.

Most Common (2024)

Medical Assistant
71 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
53 degrees awarded
Automobile Mechanics Technology
47 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Houston Community College was Medical Assistant with 71 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Houston Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,594

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

4,134

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 2,594 degrees were awarded to men at Houston Community College, which is 0.627 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (4,134).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Houston Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 576 degrees were awarded to men at Houston Community College in General Studies, which is 0.55 times less than the 1,047 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 1,047 degrees were awarded to men at Houston Community College in General Studies, which is 1.82 times more than the 576 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

17%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 8% of students graduating from Houston Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 17% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 23% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (20.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Houston Community College is Female and Asian (20.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.27% of graduates (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
2,717 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,740 degrees awarded
White
663 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Houston Community College is hispanic or latino (2,717 degrees awarded). There were 1.56 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,740 degrees).

2.44% of degree recipients (164 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Hispanic or Latino Female
1,633 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
1,610 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
1,590 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Houston Community College is hispanic or latino female (1,633 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (1,610 degrees).

Operations

Houston Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $17.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 23.8M (139%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, Houston Community College had a total salary expenditure of 506M. Houston Community College employs 886 Instructors. Most academics at Houston Community College are Female Instructor (467), and Male Instructor (419).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Houston Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 308 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 301 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 284 employees.

Endowment

$17.1M

2024 Endowment

54.4%

growth from 2023

Houston Community College has an endowment valued at about $17.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Houston Community College grew 54.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $10.7M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Houston Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$16.1M - Federal
$10.3M - State
$164k - Local

As of 2024, Houston Community College received $16.1M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $10.3M from state grants and contracts, and $164k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$229M

2024 Salaries

5.73%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Houston Community College paid a median of $229M in salaries, which represents 45.2% of their overall expenditure ($506M) and a 5.73% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.03% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.07% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$75.7M

Instructional Salaries

886

Number of Employees

In 2024, Houston Community College paid a total of $75.7M to 886 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Houston Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 308 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 301 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 284 employees.

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