Houston City College
Houston, Texas. 122 certificate and associate programs, public. 122 of them report what graduates earn; for the rest, the figure below is what the occupation pays in Texas.
| Program | Credential | Median debt | Graduates earn | The occupation pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's degree | $12,455 | $63,005 (42) | $95,970 Registered Nurses |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's degree | — | $52,941 (19) | $45,430 Dental Assistants |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $10,500 | $52,107 (52) | $78,630 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's degree | $15,000 | $51,231 (70) | $39,520 Medical Assistants |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's degree | $17,487 | $49,214 (41) | $78,630 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate certificate | $9,500 | $46,321 (20) | $35,980 Security Guards |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | — | $46,321 (21) | $37,500 Nursing Assistants |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate's degree | — | $45,082 (19) | $108,150 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate's degree | — | $43,000 (34) | $63,320 Architectural and Civil Drafters |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's degree | — | $39,369 (15) | $48,910 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | Associate's degree | $16,784 | $39,099 (78) | $60,150 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders |
| Legal Support Services | Associate's degree | $13,766 | $32,925 (15) | $62,310 Paralegals and Legal Assistants |
| Fire Protection | Undergraduate certificate | — | $32,772 (35) | $134,390 Managers, All Other |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | — | $32,658 (29) | $39,520 Medical Assistants |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | $9,500 | $31,852 (42) | $53,340 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's degree | $15,625 | $31,314 (42) | $103,230 General and Operations Managers |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Associate's degree | — | $31,133 (14) | $59,340 Health Education Specialists |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's degree | — | $29,685 (12) | $76,760 First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate certificate | $13,625 | $29,141 (15) | $103,230 General and Operations Managers |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's degree | $14,301 | $27,835 (666) | $64,110 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other |
| Graphic Communications | Associate's degree | — | $25,194 (13) | $38,880 Data Entry Keyers |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Undergraduate certificate | $18,595 | $24,035 (17) | $40,420 Customer Service Representatives |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | — | $21,508 (12) | $63,320 Architectural and Civil Drafters |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | Associate's degree | $23,470 | $20,140 (17) | $49,440 Audio and Video Technicians |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $9,500 | $14,840 (32) | $30,680 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists |
| Biology, General | Associate's degree | $11,150 | not published | $63,590 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Associate's degree | $33,518 | not published | $40,420 Customer Service Representatives |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Associate's degree | $14,750 | not published | $132,150 Software Developers |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate's degree | $21,317 | not published | $30,680 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate's degree | $20,327 | not published | $36,480 First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate's degree | — | not published | $74,050 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
| Engineering Science | Associate's degree | $11,373 | not published | $171,370 Architectural and Engineering Managers |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | $57,760 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers |
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians | Associate's degree | $19,625 | not published | $49,820 Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas |
| Real Estate | Undergraduate certificate | $14,250 | not published | $61,320 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers |
| Real Estate | Associate's degree | $24,386 | not published | $61,320 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate's degree | $13,365 | not published | $62,760 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education |
| Accounting and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | $48,910 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks |
| American Sign Language | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | $63,590 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education |
| American Sign Language | Associate's degree | — | not published | $63,590 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education |
| Anthropology | Associate's degree | — | not published | $134,390 Managers, All Other |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | $46,280 First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | Associate's degree | — | not published | $46,280 First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | $134,390 Managers, All Other |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | Associate's degree | — | not published | $134,390 Managers, All Other |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | $49,440 Audio and Video Technicians |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | $50,130 Biological Technicians |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | Associate's degree | — | not published | $50,130 Biological Technicians |
| Chemistry | Associate's degree | — | not published | $63,590 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | $108,150 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate's degree | — | not published | $65,160 Public Relations Specialists |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | $132,150 Software Developers |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate's degree | — | not published | $132,150 Software Developers |
| Computer Programming | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | $132,150 Software Developers |
| Computer Programming | Associate's degree | — | not published | $132,150 Software Developers |
| Computer Science | Associate's degree | — | not published | $132,150 Software Developers |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | $132,150 Software Developers |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate's degree | — | not published | $132,150 Software Developers |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | $98,440 Project Management Specialists |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Associate's degree | — | not published | $98,440 Project Management Specialists |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | $101,470 Construction Managers |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | Associate's degree | — | not published | $101,470 Construction Managers |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's degree | — | not published | $35,980 Security Guards |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | $36,480 First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers |
| Dance | Associate's degree | — | not published | $77,560 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | $45,430 Dental Assistants |
| Design and Applied Arts | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | $60,150 Graphic Designers |
| Design and Applied Arts | Associate's degree | — | not published | $60,150 Graphic Designers |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Associate's degree | — | not published | $77,560 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | $74,520 First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate's degree | — | not published | $74,520 First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | $74,050 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | $74,050 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Associate's degree | — | not published | $74,050 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | Associate's degree | — | not published | $73,860 Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other |
| English Language and Literature, General | Associate's degree | — | not published | $63,590 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | $77,560 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Associate's degree | — | not published | $77,560 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | $103,230 General and Operations Managers |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Associate's degree | — | not published | $103,230 General and Operations Managers |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Associate's degree | — | not published | $63,590 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education |
| Fire Protection | Associate's degree | — | not published | $134,390 Managers, All Other |
| Geography and Cartography | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | $134,390 Managers, All Other |
| Geography and Cartography | Associate's degree | — | not published | $134,390 Managers, All Other |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | Associate's degree | — | not published | $129,960 Natural Sciences Managers |
| Graphic Communications | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | $38,880 Data Entry Keyers |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | $64,940 First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's degree | — | not published | $64,940 First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate's degree | — | not published | $57,760 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers |
| History | Associate's degree | — | not published | $63,590 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | $80,820 Business Operations Specialists, All Other |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | Associate's degree | — | not published | $80,820 Business Operations Specialists, All Other |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | $33,860 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Associate's degree | — | not published | $33,860 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | $53,340 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Associate's degree | — | not published | $53,340 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers |
| International Business | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | $103,230 General and Operations Managers |
| International Business | Associate's degree | — | not published | $103,230 General and Operations Managers |
| Legal Support Services | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | $62,310 Paralegals and Legal Assistants |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | $64,110 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | $63,590 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | Associate's degree | — | not published | $63,590 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education |
| Marketing | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | $136,020 Sales Managers |
| Marketing | Associate's degree | — | not published | $136,020 Sales Managers |
| Mathematics | Associate's degree | — | not published | $63,590 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | $55,680 Child, Family, and School Social Workers |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Associate's degree | — | not published | $55,680 Child, Family, and School Social Workers |
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | $49,820 Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | Associate's degree | — | not published | — |
| Music | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | $63,590 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education |
| Music | Associate's degree | — | not published | $63,590 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | $60,150 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders |
| Physics | Associate's degree | — | not published | $63,590 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education |
| Political Science and Government | Associate's degree | — | not published | $63,590 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate's degree | — | not published | $53,340 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers |
| Psychology, General | Associate's degree | — | not published | $134,390 Managers, All Other |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | $108,150 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | $46,280 First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | Associate's degree | — | not published | $46,280 First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Associate's degree | — | not published | $40,880 Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | $76,760 First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | $108,150 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary |
"Graduates earn" is the median two years after completing, from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, released 2026-06-10; the number in brackets is how many graduates it covers. A dash means the Department has not published a figure — it withholds any median computed from too few graduates — and never that the figure is zero. "The occupation pays" is the state median for the occupation the program leads to, from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, and describes everyone in that job rather than graduates of this school.