Houston City College
Houston, Texas · Public · 40,503 undergraduates
Of 37 programs with reported earnings, 29 leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 8 fall short. Another 85 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $5,722 |
| $30k to $48k | $4,271 |
| $48k to $75k | $6,534 |
| $75k to $110k | $8,363 |
| $110k and up | $10,123 |
| All families (average) | $5,737 |
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 | $48,944 | +$14,135 | clears the bar | $14,301 | 1 yr |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $52,985 | +$18,176 | clears the bar | $15,625 | 0.9 yrs |
| Biology, General | Associate's Degree | $58,846 | +$24,037 | clears the bar | $11,150 | 0.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $89,002 | +$54,193 | clears the bar | $12,455 | 0.2 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $41,773 | +$6,964 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 1.4 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $75,287 | +$40,478 | clears the bar | $10,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate's Degree | $58,451 | +$23,642 | clears the bar | $13,365 | 0.6 yrs |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Associate's Degree | $62,339 | +$27,530 | clears the bar | $14,750 | 0.5 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $42,204 | +$7,395 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $52,208 | +$17,399 | clears the bar | $15,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Engineering Science | Associate's Degree | $80,602 | +$45,793 | clears the bar | $11,373 | 0.2 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $80,188 | +$45,379 | clears the bar | $17,487 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $38,800 | +$3,991 | clears the bar | $13,625 | 3.4 yrs |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $22,667 | -$12,142 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $74,124 | +$39,315 | clears the bar | $16,784 | 0.4 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 37 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 36% of students receive Pell grants · 16% 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.