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Houston Community College
Houston, Texas · Public college
Address: 3100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002 · Phone: (877) 422-6111 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Houston Community College is a public trade and career school in Houston, TX offering medical assistant, cosmetology, and culinary programs, accredited by SACS and other program-specific accreditors.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of Houston Community College carry a median debt of $13,921 and earn a median of $39,254 ten years after entry; the campus's own completion rate versus the state average of 63.5% is not reported.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Houston Community College; the school is Title IV eligible for federal financial aid, and about 35.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $31,200 | $39,520 | $46,180 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,580 | $30,680 | $47,180 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $31,380 | $56,080 | $71,870 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $29,360 | $48,310 | $62,270 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,380 | $53,340 | $64,770 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $48,550 | $78,630 | $93,830 |
| Electricians | $37,920 | $58,570 | $71,130 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $48,910 | $62,240 | $68,410 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $35,920 | $45,900 | $48,960 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $30,320 | $37,260 | $44,240 |
| Dental assistants | $35,400 | $45,430 | $48,280 |
| Medical records specialists | $34,440 | $48,860 | $63,970 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $38,100 | $57,760 | $69,860 |
| Surgical technologists | $39,950 | $65,220 | $80,790 |
| Dental hygienists | $71,530 | $99,240 | $107,320 |
| Machinists | $38,600 | $59,180 | $69,800 |
| Barbers | $28,340 | $30,760 | $37,160 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 68 | $27,443 | $32,658 | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 64 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 63 | $24,141 | $31,852 | $9,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 58 | $19,268 | $14,840 | $9,500 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 53 | not reported | $46,321 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 49 | $27,443 | $32,658 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 47 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 43 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 38 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 37 | $16,597 | not reported | $21,317 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 30 | $47,243 | $51,231 | $15,000 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 30 | not reported | $29,685 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 28 | $58,131 | $49,214 | $17,487 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 27 | $20,663 | not reported | $20,327 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 26 | $48,612 | $52,107 | $10,500 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 25 | $20,663 | not reported | $20,327 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 23 | $48,612 | $52,107 | $10,500 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 23 | $24,141 | $31,852 | $9,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 22 | $19,268 | $14,840 | $9,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 21 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 19 | $48,612 | $52,107 | $10,500 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 19 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 18 | $58,131 | $49,214 | $17,487 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 17 | $48,612 | $52,107 | $10,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 16 | $47,243 | $51,231 | $15,000 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 13 | $26,743 | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 12 | $58,131 | $49,214 | $17,487 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 12 | $59,821 | $52,941 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 10 | $27,443 | $32,658 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 9 | $58,131 | $49,214 | $17,487 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | $48,612 | $52,107 | $10,500 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | $26,743 | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | $19,268 | $14,840 | $9,500 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | $24,141 | $31,852 | $9,500 |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | $19,268 | $14,840 | $9,500 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Houston Community College is a public trade and career campus in Houston, Texas. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, applies here (Title IV eligible), and the school holds accreditation through the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Across its 45 program offerings, the campus awards the most credentials in medical assistant programs, cosmetology, and culinary and pastry arts, alongside offerings in welding, HVAC, dental hygiene, and electrical trades.
The campus enrolled 40,503 undergraduates with 998 trade program completers. The state average completion rate is reported at 63.5%, though this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to that state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $13,921, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $39,254. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 35.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income enrollment.
Given its wide program mix — from shorter certificate tracks like medical assisting and cosmetology to longer allied-health programs — this campus can suit both students starting out and adult career-changers, though exact program lengths aren't detailed here. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and review current outcome data directly through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and by contacting the school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Houston Community College offers 45 programs across fields including medical assistant, cosmetology, culinary arts, welding, HVAC, electrician, and dental hygiene training. The top programs by completions are medical assistant programs, cosmetology, and culinary/pastry schools.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Accreditors include the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's specific completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is 63.5%, but a direct comparison is not reported.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $13,921, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $39,254.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (877) 422-6111 or visit https://www.hccs.edu/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Houston Community College is a public institution, which typically means lower published tuition for in-state residents compared with for-profit schools, though exact costs are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the available data. Contact the school directly to confirm schedule and duration for specific programs.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status and review federal outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?225423.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers a range of programs, including shorter certificate-style trades like cosmetology and medical assisting alongside longer allied-health tracks, which may suit career changers, though specific program lengths and adult-learner accommodations are not reported here.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Houston Community College at (877) 422-6111 or through its website at https://www.hccs.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby trade schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare institutions directly.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.