Houston Community College Career Programs

Houston Community College (referred to as Houston CC) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Houston, TX. Its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Houston Community College is $4,344 for Texas residents and $5,460 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 48,159 and the students to faculty ratio is 5.26% (19 to 1).Houston Community College supports distance learning and you may earn a degree/certificate through online education.

  • Tuition & Fees: $5,460
  • Number of Programs: 155 programs

Houston CC 2023 Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition & fees of Houston Community College are $4,344 for Texas residents and $5,460 for other students. The undergraduate tuition & fees are stayed same compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Tuition & fees at Houston Community College
Texas residentsOut of State
2018-2019$3,360$3,756
2019-2020$4,152$5,268
2020-2021$4,344$5,460
2021-2022$4,344$5,460
2022-2023$4,344$5,460
2023-2024$4,344$5,460

Who Accredits Houston Community College

Houston Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (7/1/1977 - Current).

Career Programs, Number of Completers

Houston Community College offers 153 career programs (all on-site class). Last year, total 5,748 students have earned their degrees/certificate at Houston CC. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at Houston CC with number of completers.
Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Agriculture [+] 1 program 2
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations1 program 2
Communication and Journalism [+] 1 program 32
Speech Communication and Rhetoric1 program 32
Communications Technologies [+] 4 programs 63
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician1 program 0
Recording Arts Technology/Technician1 program 18
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design1 program 30
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects1 program 15
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 7 programs 260
Computer and Information Sciences1 program 31
Artificial Intelligence1 program 2
Computer Programming/Programmer1 program 0
Computer Programming, Specific Applications1 program 27
Computer Science1 program 101
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1 program 99
Network and System Administration/Administrator1 program 0
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 3 programs 81
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist1 program 28
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef1 program 34
Culinary Arts/Chef Training1 program 19
Education [+] 1 program 102
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels1 program 102
Engineering [+] 1 program 86
Engineering Science1 program 86
Engineering Technology [+] 9 programs 114
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 21
Instrumentation Technology/Technician1 program 9
Metallurgical Technology/Technician1 program 2
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 11
Petroleum Technology/Technician1 program 10
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 28
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 0
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician1 program 33
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician1 program 0
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 3 programs 25
Foreign Languages and Literatures1 program 7
Language Interpretation and Translation1 program 7
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation1 program 11
Work and Family Studies [+] 1 program 31
Child Development1 program 31
Legal Studies [+] 1 program 50
Legal Assistant/Paralegal1 program 50
English Language and Literature [+] 1 program 17
English Language and Literature1 program 17
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 1 program 1,936
General Studies1 program 1,936
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 1 program 580
Biology/Biological Sciences1 program 580
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 1 program 6
Mathematics1 program 6
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 1 program 0
Health and Physical Education/Fitness1 program 0
Physical Sciences [+] 3 programs 15
Chemistry1 program 7
Geology/Earth Science1 program 5
Physics1 program 3
Science Technologies/Technicians [+] 2 programs 65
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician1 program 0
Chemical Technology/Technician1 program 65
Psychology [+] 1 program 115
Psychology1 program 115
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 3 programs 14
Criminal Justice/Police Science1 program 6
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician1 program 0
Fire Science/Fire-fighting1 program 8
Social Sciences [+] 3 programs 19
Anthropology1 program 4
Geographic Information Science and Cartography1 program 6
Political Science and Government1 program 9
Construction Trades [+] 1 program 7
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer1 program 7
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 2 programs 26
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 6
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 20
Precision Production Trades [+] 2 programs 8
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant1 program 2
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 6
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 10 programs 110
Dance1 program 0
Fashion/Apparel Design1 program 19
Interior Design1 program 19
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts1 program 8
Cinematography and Film/Video Production1 program 16
Art/Art Studies1 program 34
Fine/Studio Arts1 program 0
Music Performance1 program 8
Music Theory and Composition1 program 0
Music Management1 program 6
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 12 programs 510
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist1 program 26
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician1 program 12
Occupational Therapist Assistant1 program 20
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant1 program 67
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1 program 8
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist1 program 22
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist1 program 16
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer1 program 37
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician1 program 8
Histologic Technician1 program 10
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician1 program 8
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1 program 276
Business [+] 11 programs 986
Business Administration and Management1 program 749
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management1 program 29
Accounting1 program 53
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry1 program 33
Banking and Financial Support Services1 program 8
Tourism and Travel Services Management1 program 0
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management1 program 16
International Business/Trade/Commerce1 program 17
Marketing/Marketing Management1 program 15
Real Estate1 program 43
Fashion Merchandising1 program 23
History [+] 1 program 8
History1 program 8
Total88 programs5,268
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Agriculture [+] 3 programs 0
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations1 program 0
Landscaping and Groundskeeping1 program 0
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant1 program 0
Communications Technologies [+] 4 programs 3
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician1 program 0
Recording Arts Technology/Technician1 program 0
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design1 program 2
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects1 program 1
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 3 programs 22
Computer Programming, Specific Applications1 program 7
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1 program 15
Network and System Administration/Administrator1 program 0
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 5 programs 25
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist1 program 15
Barbering/Barber1 program 3
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor1 program 0
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef1 program 3
Culinary Arts/Chef Training1 program 4
Engineering Technology [+] 7 programs 5
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 0
Instrumentation Technology/Technician1 program 3
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 0
Petroleum Technology/Technician1 program 2
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 0
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 0
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician1 program 0
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 2 programs 2
Language Interpretation and Translation1 program 2
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation1 program 0
Work and Family Studies [+] 3 programs 11
Child Development1 program 6
Child Care and Support Services Management1 program 0
Child Care Provider/Assistant1 program 5
Legal Studies [+] 1 program 39
Legal Assistant/Paralegal1 program 39
Science Technologies/Technicians [+] 2 programs 14
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician1 program 0
Chemical Technology/Technician1 program 14
Social Sciences [+] 1 program 1
Geographic Information Science and Cartography1 program 1
Construction Trades [+] 1 program 4
Electrician1 program 4
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 5 programs 51
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 7
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician1 program 0
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 25
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 0
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician1 program 19
Precision Production Trades [+] 2 programs 37
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant1 program 1
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 36
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 5 programs 3
Fashion/Apparel Design1 program 0
Interior Design1 program 0
Cinematography and Film/Video Production1 program 1
Music Theory and Composition1 program 0
Music Management1 program 2
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 13 programs 256
Dental Assisting/Assistant1 program 22
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician1 program 0
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder1 program 27
Medical/Clinical Assistant1 program 47
Occupational Therapist Assistant1 program 0
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant1 program 46
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1 program 20
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist1 program 0
Surgical Technology/Technologist1 program 31
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician1 program 19
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician1 program 0
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage1 program 0
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training1 program 44
Business [+] 8 programs 7
Business Administration and Management1 program 0
Accounting1 program 5
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry1 program 0
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management1 program 0
Restaurant/Food Services Management1 program 0
Meeting and Event Planning1 program 2
International Business/Trade/Commerce1 program 0
Fashion Merchandising1 program 0
Total65 programs480

Student Population

At Houston Community College, there are total 48,159 students. Among them, 16,560 students have enrolled career programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 19,467 men and 28,692 women students at Houston CC. Next table summarizes the student population at Houston CC.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Houston Community College
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
Student Population in Online Programs at Houston CC
Total StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students48,15916,56013,52018,079

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