McLennan Community College
Waco, Texas · Public · 5,668 undergraduates
Of 11 programs with reported earnings, 9 leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 60 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $5,053 |
| $30k to $48k | $4,987 |
| $75k to $110k | $4,744 |
| All families (average) | $5,051 |
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 | $44,160 | +$9,351 | clears the bar | $9,250 | 1 yr |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $23,336 | -$11,473 | falls short | $5,776 | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $44,939 | +$10,130 | clears the bar | $11,209 | 1.1 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $79,438 | +$44,629 | clears the bar | $14,152 | 0.3 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $70,400 | +$35,591 | clears the bar | $12,780 | 0.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate's Degree | $40,644 | +$5,835 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $41,724 | +$6,915 | clears the bar | $11,250 | 1.6 yrs |
| Fire Protection | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $55,259 | +$20,450 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $46,510 | +$11,701 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $59,923 | +$25,114 | clears the bar | $13,255 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $34,626 | -$183 | falls short | $10,625 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 38% of students receive Pell grants · 39% 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.