Houston Community College is a four-year, public school located in Houston, Texas. The school focuses on the bachelor's or higher degrees and it also has vocational programs. You can check all offered degrees and programs at its area of study page.

A total of 48,159 students are attending the school and its graduation rate is 17%. Houston Community College offer 203 programs and, among them, 112 programs are for certificate programs.


2024 Average Costs of Attendance

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition & fees are $5,460 at Houston Community College. The typical cost for purchasing books and supplies for programs is $2,250. The total cost of attendance is $20,940 when a student lives off-campus.

2024 Average Costs of Attendance
Tuition & Fees$5,460
Books & Supplies$2,250
Room & Board$8,990
Other Living Expenses$4,240
Total Cost of Attendace (COA)$20,940
1Houston Community College does not offer on-campus housing facilities and the COA is computed based on off-campus living.2The tuition & fees are based on out-of-state rates.

Vocational Programs Information

Total Number of Vocational Programs
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Overall Programs14665NOT OFFERED

Houston Community College offers 112 certificate and vocational programs through less than 12-weeks Certificate, 1-year certificate, and 2-Years Certificate programs. All certificate programs are conducted on-site education.

We note again Houston Community College mainly offers bachelor's degree. Check its area of study page for all degrees and program information at the school. The following table summarizes the total number of completers by degree programs.

List of Vocational Programs at Houston Community College

Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture OperationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Landscaping and GroundskeepingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Recording Arts Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 4 1 NOT OFFERED
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design0 40 3 NOT OFFERED
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special EffectsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Computer Programming, Specific ApplicationsNOT OFFERED 0 12 NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED 49 10 NOT OFFERED
Network and System Administration/AdministratorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Cosmetology/CosmetologistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 22 NOT OFFERED
Barbering/BarberNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Facial Treatment Specialist/FacialistNOT OFFERED 58 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Salon/Beauty Salon Management/ManagerNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail InstructorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry ChefNOT OFFERED 38 2 NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef TrainingNOT OFFERED 0 8 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 3 0 NOT OFFERED
Instrumentation Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Metallurgical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 0 0 NOT OFFERED
Petroleum Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Construction Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 15 2 NOT OFFERED
Computer Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 9 0 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Language Interpretation and TranslationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Sign Language Interpretation and TranslationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Child DevelopmentNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
Child Care and Support Services ManagementNOT OFFERED 9 0 NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/AssistantNOT OFFERED 4 19 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED 4 33 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Chemical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 8 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED 81 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fightingNOT OFFERED 29 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Geographic Information Science and CartographyNOT OFFERED 3 3 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/InstallerNOT OFFERED 64 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
ElectricianNOT OFFERED 8 6 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED 13 4 NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 0 47 NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 19 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Machine Shop Technology/AssistantNOT OFFERED 3 0 NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/WelderNOT OFFERED 63 23 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Fashion/Apparel DesignNOT OFFERED 1 2 NOT OFFERED
Interior DesignNOT OFFERED 7 0 NOT OFFERED
Cinematography and Film/Video ProductionNOT OFFERED 3 23 NOT OFFERED
Music Theory and CompositionNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Music ManagementNOT OFFERED 2 0 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Dental Assisting/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 43 NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 9 0 NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/CoderNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical AssistantNOT OFFERED 10 68 NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 49 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED 23 17 NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 0 7 NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 26 NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 19 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction CounselingNOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic MassageNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 53 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Dental Assisting/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 43 NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 9 0 NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/CoderNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical AssistantNOT OFFERED 10 68 NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 49 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED 23 17 NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 0 7 NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 26 NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 19 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction CounselingNOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic MassageNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 53 NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 29 5 NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain ManagementNOT OFFERED 29 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
AccountingNOT OFFERED 41 9 NOT OFFERED
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data EntryNOT OFFERED 43 0 NOT OFFERED
Banking and Financial Support ServicesNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hotel/Motel Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 0 0 NOT OFFERED
Restaurant/Food Services ManagementNOT OFFERED 1 0 NOT OFFERED
Meeting and Event PlanningNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
International Business/Trade/CommerceNOT OFFERED 15 0 NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing ManagementNOT OFFERED 11 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Real EstateNOT OFFERED 42 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fashion MerchandisingNOT OFFERED 0 5 NOT OFFERED

On-Campus Student Services

Houston Community College provides a number of student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.

On-Campus Student Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenYes
Library facilities at institutionVarious Library Facilities Provided

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