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.
Houston Community College can be found in Houston, Texas (a large city). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Houston Community College.
The most common majors at the school are in real estate and construction management, security and law enforcement, and liberal arts.
Houston Community College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.
In 2005, 39,516 students were enrolled in Houston Community College. The school has a large minority student population.
More complete details are provided below.
Houston Community College
3100 Main Street
Houston, TX 77266-7517
General Phone: (713) 718-2000
Admissions Phone: (713) 718-8500
Financial Aid Phone: (713) 718-8550
http://www.hccs.edu
Houston Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,320 | general studies, sign language translation, cartography |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 344 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, fire protection tech |
| Medical Support And Technology | 280 | mental health services tech, radiographyer, pharmacy tech, dental assistant, surgical tech, veterinary assistant, nuclear medical tech, medical assistant, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 198 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Business And Management | 186 | business management, accounting, fashion merchandising, banking, international business, business communications, marketing, accounting technology, ... |
| Office And Administration | 136 | office data entry, administrative assistant, general office occupations, executive secretary |
| Mechanics And Repair | 123 | HVAC, diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics, aircraft maintenance, autobody repair, small engine mechanics, appliance repair, electrical installation and repair |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 98 | computer programming, network management, system administration, computer and info science |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 70 | cosmetology |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 70 | real estate |
| Family And Social Work | 68 | child development, child care provider, child care management |
| Engineering Technician | 58 | computer engineering tech, drafting, construction engineering tech, manufacturing tech, electronics tech, occupational safety tech, civil engineering tech |
| Media | 40 | radio and TV tech, desktop publishing and imaging, printing equipment operation |
| Construction Trades | 35 | power transmission, electrician, property management |
| Medical Adminstration | 30 | medical records tech, medical secretary |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 29 | chemical tech, biology tech |
| Hospitality | 25 | tourism and travel, hotel management, restaurant and food services management |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 22 | chef training, pastry |
| Production Trades | 22 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 21 | health and physical education, occupational therapist assistant |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 20 | commercial photography, commercial art, cinematography |
| Design | 19 | interior design, fashion design |
| Therapy And Counseling | 18 | physical therapist assistant |
| Law | 11 | legal assistant, court reporting, legal secretary |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 6 | applied horticulture, landscaping, ornamental horticulture |
| Music | 4 | music management, music theory and composition, music performance |
Number of programs and degrees for Houston Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,923 | 64 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 827 | 48 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 503 | 65 |
In 2005, Houston Community College had a total enrollment of 39,516 students (21,370 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 29% |
| Black | 25% |
| Hispanic | 26% |
| Asian | 10% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 6% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 87% |
| State unknown | 7% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (713) 718-8500
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,472 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,952 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,600 |
Financial Aid:
Houston Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1063300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (713) 718-8550
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 403 | 396 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 125 | $64,733 | 144 | $71,199 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 125 | $64,733 | 144 | $71,199 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 278 | $48,395 | 252 | $46,526 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 278 | $48,395 | 252 | $46,526 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Fashion Merchandising
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Logistics and Materials Management
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
System Administration/Administrator
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
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
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Occupational Safety and Health 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
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
Cartography
General Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
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
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
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
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial Photography
Commercial and Advertising Art
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 Houston Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| 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 medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
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 placement 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)
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