Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 25.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $42,727
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $9,104
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 18:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 31.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $97/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate | $61,516 | |
| Fire Protection. | Associate | $57,318 | |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Associate | $56,415 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $55,724 | $11,368 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $55,102 | $14,683 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate | $47,327 | |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | Associate | $47,260 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Certificate | $42,682 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate | $42,123 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Certificate | $41,193 | $10,849 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $40,467 | |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $38,289 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Associate | $37,980 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate | $35,416 | $12,000 |
| Precision Metal Working. | Associate | $34,420 |
Outcomes Overview
Tarrant County College graduates earn a median of $42,727 ten years after starting, while carrying just $9,104 in debt. That creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 21%, well below the federal guideline of 30% for manageable student loans. Monthly payments of $97 represent only 2.7% of typical graduate income, making repayment comfortable for most. The 89.8% employment rate shows strong job market success in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where many graduates find work in healthcare, business, and skilled trades. Community college graduates often transfer to four-year schools or enter the workforce immediately with certificates in high-demand fields. This represents a strong return on investment for career-focused education.