by our College Data Analytics TeamWhats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Houston Community College — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.
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The student-to-faculty ratio at Houston Community College is 20 to 1, higher than the national average of 15 to 1, so some classes may be larger than at other schools. At Houston Community College, 34% of instructors are full time, close to the national average of 47%.
For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition page.
Houston Community College offers 66 majors with reported completions across 27 broad fields of study.
Degrees offered at Houston Community College are summarised below:
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at Houston Community College.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,623 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 982 |
| Biology, General | 626 |
| Precision Metal Working | 234 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 188 |
See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors page.
As you weigh academic life at Houston Community College, a few more questions are worth asking:
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