Important Academic Statistics

Total 48,159 students attended Houston Community College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 864 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 1,800 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 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.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population48,159
Graduation Rate17%
Number of Faculty2,664
Student to Faculty Ratio19 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Houston Community College is $5,460 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It 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).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$5,460
Average Financial Amount$4,032

Offered Certificate Programs

Houston Community College offers 112 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 1,292 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate100
Less than 1-Year Certificate460812
2 Years Certificate650480
Total11201,292

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Houston Community College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 1,292 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 812 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 480 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 12-Weeks CertificateLess than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
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 Completers
Communications Technologies 68 completers
Recording Arts Technology/Technician6
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design62
Computer and Information Sciences 34 completers
Computer Programming, Specific Applications0
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications34
Personal and Culinary Services 76 completers
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist55
Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager1
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef3
Culinary Arts/Chef Training17
Engineering Technology 49 completers
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician4
Metallurgical Technology/Technician0
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician0
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician32
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician13
Work and Family Studies 15 completers
Child Care and Support Services Management10
Child Care Provider/Assistant5
Legal Studies 2 completers
Legal Assistant/Paralegal2
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 91 completers
Criminal Justice/Police Science47
Fire Science/Fire-fighting44
Social Sciences 3 completers
Geographic Information Science and Cartography3
Construction Trades 49 completers
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer40
Electrician9
Mechanics and Repairers 15 completers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology15
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician0
Precision Production Trades 70 completers
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant2
Welding Technology/Welder68
Visual and Performing Arts 38 completers
Fashion/Apparel Design7
Interior Design16
Cinematography and Film/Video Production13
Music Management2
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 78 completers
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician32
Medical/Clinical Assistant2
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)32
Surgical Technology/Technologist0
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer0
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling12
Business 224 completers
Business Administration and Management53
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management29
Accounting36
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry55
Banking and Financial Support Services1
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management2
Restaurant/Food Services Management2
International Business/Trade/Commerce11
Marketing/Marketing Management11
Real Estate21
Fashion Merchandising3
Total812
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture 0 completers
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations0
Landscaping and Groundskeeping0
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant0
Communications Technologies 3 completers
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician0
Recording Arts Technology/Technician0
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design2
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects1
Computer and Information Sciences 22 completers
Computer Programming, Specific Applications7
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications15
Network and System Administration/Administrator0
Personal and Culinary Services 25 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist15
Barbering/Barber3
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor0
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef3
Culinary Arts/Chef Training4
Engineering Technology 5 completers
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician0
Instrumentation Technology/Technician3
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician0
Petroleum Technology/Technician2
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician0
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician0
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician0
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 2 completers
Language Interpretation and Translation2
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation0
Work and Family Studies 11 completers
Child Development6
Child Care and Support Services Management0
Child Care Provider/Assistant5
Legal Studies 39 completers
Legal Assistant/Paralegal39
Science Technologies/Technicians 14 completers
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician0
Chemical Technology/Technician14
Social Sciences 1 completers
Geographic Information Science and Cartography1
Construction Trades 4 completers
Electrician4
Mechanics and Repairers 51 completers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology7
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician0
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician25
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician0
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician19
Precision Production Trades 37 completers
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant1
Welding Technology/Welder36
Visual and Performing Arts 3 completers
Fashion/Apparel Design0
Interior Design0
Cinematography and Film/Video Production1
Music Theory and Composition0
Music Management2
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 256 completers
Dental Assisting/Assistant22
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician0
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder27
Medical/Clinical Assistant47
Occupational Therapist Assistant0
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant46
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)20
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist0
Surgical Technology/Technologist31
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician19
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician0
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage0
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training44
Business 7 completers
Business Administration and Management0
Accounting5
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry0
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management0
Restaurant/Food Services Management0
Meeting and Event Planning2
International Business/Trade/Commerce0
Fashion Merchandising0
Total480

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 48,159 students have enrolled into Houston Community College. By gender, 19,467 male and 28,692 female students are attending the school.
There are 5,473 White (11.36%), 12,582 Black/African American (26.13%), 18,424 Hispanic (38.26%), 4,996 Asian (10.37%), and 25,081 students with other races. 3,872 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total48,15919,46728,692
American Indian/Native American712942
Asian4,9962,4102,586
Black/African American12,5824,1218,461
Hispanic18,4247,47910,945
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander271116
White5,4732,5442,929
Two More1,065416649
Un-Known1,649775874
Non-resident Alien3,8721,6822,190

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