by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at HCC. It is offered at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. It ranks as high as #12 out of 37 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates HCC highly for computer & information sciences, coming in at #800 out of 1,539 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 800 of 1,539 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Texas | 44 of 91 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 66 of 139 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in computer & information sciences at HCC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 294 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 27 |
| Certificate | 46 |
This computer & information sciences area of study at HCC breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 159 |
| Computer Science | 111 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 56 |
| Computer Programming | 41 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Houston Community College awarded 294 associate’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
HCC ranks competitively among schools offering computer & information sciences at the associate’s level. Its best result was #12 out of 37 schools by College Factual.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown 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, 70% of computer & information sciences associate’s degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences associate’s degree graduates at HCC were Black or African American. About 27% 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 computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 78 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 69 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 63 |
| Other Races | 14 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Houston Community College conferred 27 undergraduate certificate degrees in computer & information sciences.
HCC is not currently ranked for computer & information sciences at the undergraduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 52% of computer & information sciences undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences undergraduate certificate degree graduates at HCC were Hispanic or Latino. About 30% 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 computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Houston Community College awarded 46 certificate degrees in computer & information sciences.
HCC is not currently ranked for computer & information sciences at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 70% of computer & information sciences certificate degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The majority of computer & information sciences certificate degree graduates at HCC are Black or African American. Roughly 35% 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 computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 6 |
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