Dallas College
Dallas, Texas · Public · 43,869 undergraduates
Of 46 programs with reported earnings, 41 leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 5 fall short. Another 57 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $2,120 |
| $30k to $48k | $2,530 |
| $48k to $75k | $5,023 |
| $75k to $110k | $7,185 |
| $110k and up | $9,504 |
| All families (average) | $3,214 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $48,725 | +$13,916 | clears the bar | $9,742 | 0.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,098 | +$17,289 | clears the bar | $16,386 | 0.9 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,091 | +$17,282 | clears the bar | $8,625 | 0.5 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate's Degree | $51,714 | +$16,905 | clears the bar | $10,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $55,669 | +$20,860 | clears the bar | $17,715 | 0.8 yrs |
| Data Processing | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,824 | +$16,015 | clears the bar | $9,815 | 0.6 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,856 | +$18,047 | clears the bar | $9,463 | 0.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $86,238 | +$51,429 | clears the bar | $11,250 | 0.2 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $48,422 | +$13,613 | clears the bar | $14,250 | 1 yr |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $58,548 | +$23,739 | clears the bar | $9,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $42,050 | +$7,241 | clears the bar | $8,634 | 1.2 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $48,751 | +$13,942 | clears the bar | $13,113 | 0.9 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $84,351 | +$49,542 | clears the bar | $10,942 | 0.2 yrs |
| Real Estate | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $44,318 | +$9,509 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 1 yr |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,877 | +$16,068 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 46 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 24% of students receive Pell grants · 32% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.