by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Houston Community College ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
Houston Community College awards degrees and credentials ranging from certificates up to its highest offering, the bachelor’s degree.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 13,456 undergraduate (13,456 total)
Ranked by the number of degrees awarded, these are the most popular majors at Houston Community College.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 6,728 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1,623 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 982 |
| Biology, General. | 626 |
| Precision Metal Working. | 234 |
The following majors at Houston Community College have the strongest reported average salaries.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $61,208 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | $59,821 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $54,170 |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians. | $46,552 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | $46,419 |
The majors at Houston Community College are organized below by area of study, with graduates, average salary, and specializations for each.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 6,728 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ General Studies. |
1,623 | $26,081 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. |
982 | $32,271 |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. |
70 | $27,295 |
| Real Estate. | 70 | NA |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry. |
66 | $26,916 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. ↳ Hotel/Motel Administration/Management. |
23 | NA |
| Marketing. ↳ Marketing/Marketing Management, General. |
21 | NA |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. ↳ Banking and Financial Support Services. |
12 | NA |
| International Business. ↳ International Business/Trade/Commerce. |
11 | NA |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. ↳ Fashion Merchandising. |
11 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Medical/Clinical Assistant. · Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. · Physical Therapy Assistant. · Occupational Therapist Assistant. |
188 | $33,025 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. · Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician. · Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist. · Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. · Surgical Technology/Technologist. |
161 | $54,170 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 125 | NA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
117 | $61,208 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician. · Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder. |
61 | NA |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Assisting/Assistant. · Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. |
44 | $59,821 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. |
36 | NA |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician. · Histologic Technician. |
19 | $46,419 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician. · Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. |
15 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
626 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | 159 | NA |
| Computer Science. | 111 | NA |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. ↳ Computer and Information Sciences, General. · Artificial Intelligence. |
56 | NA |
| Computer Programming. ↳ Computer Programming, Specific Applications. |
41 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. ↳ Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. · Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist. · Barbering/Barber. |
142 | $18,610 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. ↳ Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef. · Culinary Arts/Chef Training. |
111 | $20,663 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications. ↳ Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design. · Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. |
178 | $21,579 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Recording Arts Technology/Technician. |
56 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. · Machine Shop Technology/Assistant. |
234 | $24,141 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 183 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Interior Design. · Fashion/Apparel Design. |
49 | NA |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. ↳ Cinematography and Film/Video Production. |
40 | NA |
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Art/Art Studies, General. |
39 | NA |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management. ↳ Music Management. |
16 | NA |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. ↳ Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. |
10 | NA |
| Music. ↳ Music Performance, General. |
4 | NA |
| Dance. ↳ Dance, General. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | 61 | NA |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General. |
46 | $31,342 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. |
21 | $43,392 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Instrumentation Technology/Technician. |
9 | NA |
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Petroleum Technology/Technician. |
7 | $42,364 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Police Science. |
88 | $44,990 |
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Science/Fire-fighting. |
49 | $28,765 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician. |
91 | NA |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
37 | $26,743 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Teacher Education, Multiple Levels. |
123 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. ↳ Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General. · Electrician. |
94 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal. |
76 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Science. | 59 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Development. · Child Care Provider/Assistant. · Child Care and Support Services Management. |
53 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication, General. ↳ Speech Communication and Rhetoric. |
44 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| American Sign Language. ↳ Sign Language Interpretation and Translation. |
22 | NA |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. ↳ Language Interpretation and Translation. · Foreign Languages and Literatures, General. |
19 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Chemical Technology/Technician. |
24 | $46,552 |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government. ↳ Political Science and Government, General. |
17 | NA |
| Anthropology. ↳ Anthropology, General. |
4 | NA |
| Geography and Cartography. ↳ Geographic Information Science and Cartography. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 23 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| History. ↳ History, General. |
14 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Physics. ↳ Physics, General. |
5 | NA |
| Chemistry. ↳ Chemistry, General. |
4 | NA |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. ↳ Geology/Earth Science, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. ↳ Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General. |
5 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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