El Paso Community College
El Paso, Texas · Public · 24,214 undergraduates
Of 15 programs with reported earnings, 9 leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 6 fall short. Another 88 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $2,509 |
| $30k to $48k | $2,792 |
| $48k to $75k | $5,298 |
| $75k to $110k | $7,892 |
| $110k and up | $9,353 |
| All families (average) | $3,206 |
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 | $42,024 | +$7,215 | clears the bar | $6,750 | 0.9 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $41,169 | +$6,360 | clears the bar | $4,308 | 0.7 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Associate's Degree | $34,065 | -$744 | falls short | $6,766 | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate's Degree | $29,701 | -$5,108 | falls short | $4,500 | n/a |
| Biology, General | Associate's Degree | $31,657 | -$3,152 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $94,358 | +$59,549 | clears the bar | $9,092 | 0.2 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $65,626 | +$30,817 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Associate's Degree | $32,542 | -$2,267 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Computer Science | Associate's Degree | $49,388 | +$14,579 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Architecture | Associate's Degree | $36,438 | +$1,629 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Mechanical Engineering | Associate's Degree | $60,461 | +$25,652 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $68,246 | +$33,437 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Associate's Degree | $28,829 | -$5,980 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Associate's Degree | $33,290 | -$1,519 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $37,894 | +$3,085 | clears the bar | $4,900 | 1.6 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 36% of students receive Pell grants · 24% 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.