by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’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 |
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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.