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Houston Community College was established in 1971. HCCS runs community colleges in Stafford, Missouri City and in Houston, Texas, and serves more than 50,000 students. The university has 6 commuter campuses and offers Associate degrees and programs. The types of majors and degrees offered at the university are:
The college mascot is the Eagle.
HCC is found in Houston, TX. Houston is a large city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at HCC.
The school is known for its programs in real estate and construction management and liberal arts.
HCC accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 43,518 in 2007-2008 at the school. HCC has a large minority student population.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Houston Community College System is an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering opportunities for academic advancement, workforce training, career development, and lifelong learning that prepare individuals in our diverse communities for life and work in a global and technological society.
Houston Community College System provides:
ò Affordable and accessible education
ò Adult literacy and developmental programs
ò Associate degrees and certificates
ò Personal enrichment opportunities
ò University transfer and general education
ò Comprehensive student support services
ò Workforce education courses and programs
ò Access to advanced technology
ò Corporate training
ò International programs and partnerships
ò Continuing education
Approved by HCCS Board of Trustees on May 27, 2004."
More complete details are provided below.
Houston Community College
3100 Main Street
Houston, TX 77266-7517
General Phone: (713) 718-2000
http://www.hccs.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,565 | general studies, interdisciplinary studies, sign language translation, cartography |
| Medical Support and Technology | 261 | radiographer, pharmacy tech, medical assistant, veterinary assistant, surgical tech, nuclear medical tech, medical lab tech, dental assistant, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 207 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Business and Management | 187 | business management, accounting, fashion merchandising, international business, banking, marketing, logistics, business communications |
| Office and Administration | 86 | office data entry |
| Mechanics and Repair | 69 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, aircraft maintenance |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 67 | cosmetology, facial treatment, cosmetoloty instructor |
| Media | 66 | radio and TV tech, desktop publishing and imaging, animation and special effects |
| Engineering Technician | 63 | drafting, computer engineering tech, manufacturing tech, construction engineering tech |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 62 | real estate |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 59 | computer programming, computer networking, system administration, computer and info science, network management |
| Production Trades | 51 | machine shop assistant, welding |
| Family and Social Work | 50 | child development, child care provider, child care management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 46 | criminal justice and police, fire protection tech, fire-fighting |
| Law | 42 | legal assistant |
| Design | 40 | fashion design, interior design |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 37 | chef training, pastry |
| Construction Trades | 37 | electrician, power transmission |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 29 | chemical tech, biology tech |
| Therapy and Counseling | 27 | physical therapist assistant |
| Hospitality | 22 | tourism and travel, hotel management, restaurant and food services management |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 20 | occupational therapist assistant, health and physical education |
| Medical Administration | 19 | medical records tech |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 17 | cinematography, commercial photography |
| Music | 14 | music performance, music theory and composition, music management |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 2 | applied horticulture, landscaping, ornamental horticulture |
Number of programs and degrees for HCC in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 2,322 | 60 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 450 | 59 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 373 | 43 |
In 2007-2008, HCC had a total enrollment of 43,518 students (28,882 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 21% |
| Black | 27% |
| Hispanic | 26% |
| Asian | 12% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11% |
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 85% |
| State unknown | 13% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Houston, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,634 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,114 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,600 |
Financial Aid:
HCC participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1063300)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 403 | 426 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 144 | $68,846 | 159 | $69,222 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 144 | $68,846 | 159 | $69,222 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 259 | $53,162 | 267 | $50,682 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 259 | $53,162 | 267 | $50,682 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Fashion Merchandising
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Logistics and Materials Management
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
System Administration/Administrator
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DESIGN
Fashion/Apparel Design
Interior Design
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Development
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Restaurant/Food Services Management
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Ornamental Horticulture
LIBERAL ARTS
Cartography
General Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Histologic Technician
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets HCC Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Has ROTC (army, air force)
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