by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at HCC. You can study it at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. It ranks as high as #4 out of 4 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, HCC among the top schools in the country for graphic communications, placing at #128 out of 146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Graphic Communications Schools | 128 of 146 |
| Best Graphic Communications Schools in Texas | 7 of 7 |
| Best Graphic Communications Schools in the Southwest Region | 9 of 9 |
The following degree levels are offered in graphic communications at HCC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 65 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 28 |
| Certificate | 85 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Houston Community College handed out 65 associate’s degrees in graphic communications.
HCC is among the very best schools in the country for graphic communications at the associate’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown 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, 54% of graphic communications associate’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The largest share of graphic communications associate’s degree graduates at HCC were Hispanic or Latino. About 37% 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 graphic communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 4 |
HCC awarded 44 associate’s completions in prepress/desktop publishing and digital imaging design in the most recent reporting year — 55% to women and 45% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (45%).
HCC granted 21 associate’s completions in animation, interactive technology, video graphics, and special effects in the most recent reporting year — 29% to women and 71% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (19%).
During the most recent reporting year, Houston Community College conferred 28 undergraduate certificate degrees in graphic communications.
HCC is not currently ranked for graphic communications at the undergraduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 57% of graphic communications undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of graphic communications undergraduate certificate degree graduates at HCC were Hispanic or Latino. About 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 undergraduate certificate in graphic communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
HCC granted 21 undergraduate certificate completions in prepress/desktop publishing and digital imaging design in the most recent reporting year — 48% to women and 52% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (43%).
HCC granted 7 undergraduate certificate completions in animation, interactive technology, video graphics, and special effects in the latest year of data — 29% to women and 71% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (29%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Houston Community College awarded 85 certificate degrees in graphic communications.
HCC is not yet ranked for graphic communications at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 48% of graphic communications certificate degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of graphic communications certificate degree graduates at HCC are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 67% 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 certificate in graphic communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
HCC granted 85 certificate degrees in prepress/desktop publishing and digital imaging design in the most recent reporting year — 52% to women and 48% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (67%).
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