We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at HCC. It is offered at the Associate’s level. At its best it places at #17 out of 19 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates HCC highly for biological & biomedical sciences, ranked #1,150 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 1,150 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Texas | 71 of 82 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 109 of 127 |
The following degree levels are available for biological & biomedical sciences at HCC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 626 |
The biological & biomedical sciences field at HCC covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 626 |
During the most recent reporting year, Houston Community College conferred 626 associate’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
HCC ranks competitively among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the associate’s level. Its best result was #17 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,904 | $3,624 |
| Fees | $1,248 | $1,836 |
Find out more about HCC tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 16% of biological & biomedical sciences associate’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences associate’s degree graduates at HCC were Black or African American. Approximately 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Houston Community College with a associate’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 89 |
| Black or African American | 228 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 151 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 102 |
| Other Races | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.