The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $28,321
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    681
    100% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    69.3%
    371 Graduates

    About

    The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston is a higher education institution located in Harris County, TX. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston were Medical Assistant (256 degrees awarded), Radiographer (80 degrees), and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (57 degrees).

    In 2024, 492 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston. 91.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 8.94% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (282 degrees), 1.94 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (145 degrees).

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,321.

    In 2024, 75% of undergraduate students attending The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $28,321
    2024 Value
    3.9%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,321. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston grew by 3.9%.

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    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.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    75%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    72%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    75% of undergraduate students at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 1.32% with respect to 2023, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.

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    Enrollment

    The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston had a total enrollment of 681 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston is 681 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.8% Hispanic or Latino, 36.4% Black or African American, 4.26% Asian, 3.82% White, 1.47% Two or More Races, 0.587% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.147% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (46.5%), followed by Black or African American Female (30.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (5.79%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 681 students. The full-time enrollment at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston is 681 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    71%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      353 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      248 enrolled students
    3. Asian
      29 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston is 51.8% Hispanic or Latino, 36.4% Black or African American, 4.26% Asian, 3.82% White, 1.47% Two or More Races, 0.587% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.147% 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 Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 404 more women than men received degrees from The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston is hispanic or latino (282 degrees awarded). There were 1.94 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (145 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston is Medical Assistant (256 degrees awarded), followed by Radiographer (80 degrees) and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (57 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (492 degrees awarded).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston are Registered nurses (1,489,862 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (160,993 people), Pharmacists (134,176 people), and Physicians (109,759 people).

    The most specialized majors at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston in 2024 are Health (492 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    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 The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Chief executives & legislators, and Podiatrists

    The most specialized majors at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston are Health (492 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    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 The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,590,457 people), Outpatient care centers (275,040 people), Elementary & secondary schools (242,126 people), Offices of physicians (199,498 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (140,302 people).

    The most specialized majors at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston are Health (492 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Medical Assistant
      256 degrees awarded
    2. Radiographer
      80 degrees awarded
    3. Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
      57 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston was Medical Assistant with 256 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    44
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    448
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 44 degrees were awarded to men at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston, which is 0.0982 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (448).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 20 degrees were awarded to men at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston in Radiographer, which is 0.333 times less than the 60 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 249 degrees were awarded to men at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston in Medical Assistant, which is 35.6 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    37%
    100% Completion Time
    60%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 37% of students graduating from The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions 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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      282 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      145 degrees awarded
    3. Asian
      22 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston is hispanic or latino (282 degrees awarded). There were 1.94 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (145 degrees).

    1.63% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino Female
      258 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino Female
      242 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Female
      229 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston is hispanic or latino female (258 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (242 degrees).

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 11 employees, Management, with 6 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

    Instructional Salaries

    $1.76M
    Instructional Salaries
    30
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston paid a total of $1.76M to 30 employees working as instructors, which represents 57.1% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 11 employees, Management with 6 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

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