Houston Community College
Houston, Texas · 4-year · Public
Houston Community College is a 4-year public college in Houston, Texas, offering 114 programs reported to the U.S. Department of Education. Its average net price is $5,737 a year.
At a glance
- Average net price
- $5,737
- Graduation rate
- 17%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $39,254
- Median debt
- $13,921
- Undergrads
- 40,503
From the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Net price is the average cost after grants and scholarships. Colleges can't edit these numbers.
Programs offered
Programs where Houston Community College awarded credentials in 2023-24 (IPEDS).
Business and management (13) ⌄
- Accounting Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Banking and Financial Support Services Associate's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Business Administration and Management Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Business / Office Automation / Technology / Data Entry Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Fashion Merchandising Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Hotel / Motel Administration / Management Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- International Business / Trade / Commerce Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management Associate's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Marketing Associate's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Meeting and Event Planning Certificate (1 to 2 years)
- Real Estate Associate's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Restaurant / Food Services Management Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Tourism and Travel Services Management Associate's degree
Communications technology (4) ⌄
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree
- Prepress / Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology / Technician Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree
- Recording Arts Technology / Technician Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree · Certificate (under 12 weeks) · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Social sciences (3) ⌄
- Anthropology Associate's degree
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Political Science and Government Associate's degree
Agriculture and veterinary science (3) ⌄
- Applied Horticulture / Horticulture Operations Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Certificate (1 to 2 years)
- Veterinary / Animal Health Technology / Technician and Veterinary Assistant Certificate (1 to 2 years)
Visual and performing arts (10) ⌄
- Art / Art Studies Associate's degree
- Cinematography and Film / Video Production Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Dance Associate's degree
- Drama and Dramatics / Theatre Arts Associate's degree
- Fashion / Apparel Design Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Fine / Studio Arts Associate's degree
- Interior Design Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Music Management Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Music Performance Associate's degree
- Music Theory and Composition Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree
Computer and information sciences (7) ⌄
- Artificial Intelligence Associate's degree · Bachelor's degree
- Computer and Information Sciences Associate's degree
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Computer Programming / Programmer Associate's degree
- Computer Science Associate's degree
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Network and System Administration / Administrator Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree
Mechanic and repair technologies (5) ⌄
- Autobody / Collision and Repair Technology / Technician Certificate (1 to 2 years)
- Automobile / Automotive Mechanics Technology / Technician Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Diesel Mechanics Technology / Technician Certificate (1 to 2 years)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology / Technician Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Medium / Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology / Technician Certificate (1 to 2 years)
Culinary and personal services (7) ⌄
- Baking and Pastry Arts / Baker / Pastry Chef Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Barbering Certificate (1 to 2 years)
- Cosmetology, Barber / Styling, and Nail Instructor Certificate (1 to 2 years)
- Cosmetology Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree
- Culinary Arts / Chef Training Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Facial Treatment Specialist Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Salon / Beauty Salon Management / Manager Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Biology (1) ⌄
- Biology Associate's degree
Science technologies (2) ⌄
- Biology / Biotechnology Technology / Technician Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Chemical Technology / Technician Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree
Physical sciences (3) ⌄
- Chemistry Associate's degree
- Geology / Earth Science Associate's degree
- Physics Associate's degree
Family and consumer sciences (3) ⌄
- Child Care and Support Services Management Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Child Care Provider / Assistant Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Child Development Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree
Health professions (23) ⌄
- Clinical / Medical Laboratory Technician Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree
- Dental Assisting / Assistant Certificate (1 to 2 years)
- Dental Hygiene / Hygienist Associate's degree
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography / Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree
- Emergency Medical Technology / Technician (EMT Paramedic) Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Health Information / Medical Records Technology / Technician Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Health Services / Allied Health / Health Sciences Associate's degree
- Health / Health Care Administration / Management Bachelor's degree
- Histologic Technician Associate's degree
- Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse Training Certificate (1 to 2 years)
- Massage Therapy / Therapeutic Massage Certificate (1 to 2 years)
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist / Coder Certificate (1 to 2 years)
- Medical / Clinical Assistant Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Nuclear Medical Technology / Technologist Associate's degree
- Occupational Therapist Assistant Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree
- Pharmacy Technician / Assistant Certificate (1 to 2 years)
- Physical Therapy Assistant Associate's degree
- Psychiatric / Mental Health Services Technician Associate's degree
- Radiologic Technology / Science - Radiographer Associate's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Registered Nursing Associate's degree
- Respiratory Care Therapy / Therapist Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree
- Substance Abuse / Addiction Counseling Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Surgical Technology / Technologist Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Engineering technology (9) ⌄
- Computer Engineering Technology / Technician Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree
- Construction Engineering Technology / Technician Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Drafting and Design Technology / Technician Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology / Technician Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Energy Systems Technology / Technician Associate's degree
- Instrumentation Technology / Technician Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology / Technician Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Metallurgical Technology / Technician Associate's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Petroleum Technology / Technician Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree
Public safety, law enforcement, and firefighting (3) ⌄
- Criminal Justice / Police Science Associate's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Fire Prevention and Safety Technology / Technician Associate's degree
- Fire Science / Fire-fighting Associate's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Construction trades (2) ⌄
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installation / Installer Associate's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Electrician Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Engineering (1) ⌄
- Engineering Science Associate's degree
English (1) ⌄
- English Language and Literature Associate's degree
Languages and linguistics (3) ⌄
- Foreign Languages and Literatures Associate's degree
- Language Interpretation and Translation Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree
Liberal arts and general studies (1) ⌄
- General Studies Associate's degree
History (1) ⌄
- History Associate's degree
Law and legal studies (1) ⌄
- Legal Assistant / Paralegal Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Precision production (2) ⌄
- Machine Shop Technology / Assistant Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Welding Technology / Welder Certificate (1 to 2 years) · Associate's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Math and statistics (1) ⌄
- Mathematics Associate's degree
Interdisciplinary studies (1) ⌄
- Multi- / Interdisciplinary Studies Associate's degree
Psychology (1) ⌄
- Psychology Associate's degree
Communication and journalism (1) ⌄
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric Associate's degree
Parks, recreation, and fitness (1) ⌄
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education / Fitness Associate's degree
Education (1) ⌄
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels Associate's degree
Sources: IPEDS 2023-24 directory and completions (NCES, IPEDS unit 225423); College Scorecard (June 2026). About our data.