by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at HCC. It is offered at the Associate’s level. Its best result is a rank of #16 out of 18 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, HCC as a strong choice for general biology, ranked #1,082 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 1,082 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Texas | 68 of 78 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southwest Region | 102 of 119 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in general biology at HCC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 626 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Houston Community College handed out 626 associate’s degrees in general biology.
HCC is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #16 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Associate Degree Schools in Texas | 16 |
| Best General Biology Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 28 |
| Best General Biology Associate Degree Schools | 162 |
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 |
Read more about HCC tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 16% of general biology associate’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of general biology associate’s degree graduates at HCC are Black or African American. Roughly 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 general biology.
| 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 |
HCC conferred 626 associate’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 84% to women and 16% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (36%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.