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Houston Community College, Texas

Houston Community College

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:

  • Business, Management, & Marketing
  • Computer Science
  • Foreign Language and Literature
  • Health and Clinical Sciences
  • Parks, Recreation, and Fitness
  • Personal and Culinary Services
  • School of Visual and Performing Arts
  • Security and Protective Services
  • Social Sciences

The college mascot is the Eagle.

Overview of Houston Community College

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.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at the school are in real estate and construction management, security and law enforcement, and liberal arts.

Houston Community College Selectivity

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.

Student Body

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.

Contacting Houston Community College

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 Programs and Degrees (2005)

Houston Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts1,320general studies, sign language translation, cartography
Security And Law Enforcement344fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, fire protection tech
Medical Support And Technology280mental health services tech, radiographyer, pharmacy tech, dental assistant, surgical tech, veterinary assistant, nuclear medical tech, medical assistant, ...
Nursing And Emergency Medicine198registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Business And Management186business management, accounting, fashion merchandising, banking, international business, business communications, marketing, accounting technology, ...
Office And Administration136office data entry, administrative assistant, general office occupations, executive secretary
Mechanics And Repair123HVAC, diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics, aircraft maintenance, autobody repair, small engine mechanics, appliance repair, electrical installation and repair
Computer Science And Engineering98computer programming, network management, system administration, computer and info science
Beauty And Cosmetology70cosmetology
Real Estate And Construction Management70real estate
Family And Social Work68child development, child care provider, child care management
Engineering Technician58computer engineering tech, drafting, construction engineering tech, manufacturing tech, electronics tech, occupational safety tech, civil engineering tech
Media40radio and TV tech, desktop publishing and imaging, printing equipment operation
Construction Trades35power transmission, electrician, property management
Medical Adminstration30medical records tech, medical secretary
Science And Laboratory Technician29chemical tech, biology tech
Hospitality25tourism and travel, hotel management, restaurant and food services management
Cooking And Culinary Arts22chef training, pastry
Production Trades22welding, machine shop assistant
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy21health and physical education, occupational therapist assistant
Photography And Commercial Art20commercial photography, commercial art, cinematography
Design19interior design, fashion design
Therapy And Counseling18physical therapist assistant
Law11legal assistant, court reporting, legal secretary
Landscaping And Horticulture6applied horticulture, landscaping, ornamental horticulture
Music4music management, music theory and composition, music performance

Number of programs and degrees for Houston Community College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree1,92364
Award of less than 1 academic year82748
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years50365

Student Body

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):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White29%
Black25%
Hispanic26%
Asian10%
American Indian0%
Other Races2%
(Foreign Students)7%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 186%
18-196%
20-2117%
22-2421%
25-2919%
30-3411%
35-397%
40-499%
50-644%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Texas87%
State unknown7%
Foreign countries4%

Houston Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time57 %
Part-Time42 %

Houston Community College Room and Board (2005)

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.

Houston Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track403396

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year125$64,733144$71,199
All faculty totalcalendar year125$64,733144$71,199

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year278$48,395252$46,526
All faculty totalacademic year278$48,395252$46,526

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Houston Community College Degree Programs (2005)

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

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant

Houston Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Houston Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Houston Community College Number of students
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Houston Community College Number of degree programs
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Houston Community College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 7%Houston Community College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in medical assistant and technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 8%Houston Community College % of degrees in medical assistant and technician
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 10%Houston Community College % of degrees in office and administration
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Houston Community College % of degrees in security and law enforcement
% of degrees in real estate and construction management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Houston Community College % of degrees in real estate and construction management
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Houston Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Houston Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
Male % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Houston Community College Male % of student body
% of students from other states
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Houston Community College % of students from other states
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Houston Community College Minority % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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