Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $2,040
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $5,460
- Average Net Price
- $6,738
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 36.5%
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $9,330
- Books & Supplies
- $2,250
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $13,921
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $148/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 26.8%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 16.1%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 36.5%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $5,937 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $6,606 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $8,980 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $10,633 |
| $110,001+ | $11,372 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay far less than Houston Community College's $2,040 sticker price. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $5,937 per year after aid, while those from families earning over $110,000 pay $11,372. Over two years (the typical timeline), total costs range from $11,874 to $22,744. Only 16% of students take federal loans, and those who do graduate with $13,921 in debt, which translates to $148 monthly payments.
The math works well for most students. Graduates earn $34,320 in their first year out, making those $148 loan payments manageable at just 5% of monthly income. Students from lower-income families get the best deal here, paying less than $6,000 annually while building skills for Houston's booming job market. The 89% employment rate shows employers value HCC training, especially in health sciences and skilled trades where Houston companies actively recruit.
The math works well for most students. Graduates earn $34,320 in their first year out, making those $148 loan payments manageable at just 5% of monthly income. Students from lower-income families get the best deal here, paying less than $6,000 annually while building skills for Houston's booming job market. The 89% employment rate shows employers value HCC training, especially in health sciences and skilled trades where Houston companies actively recruit.
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