by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at HCC. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. At its best it places at #4 out of 54 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 allied health professions, ranked #102 out of 1,080 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools | 102 of 1,080 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools in Texas | 10 of 73 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region | 14 of 112 |
The following degree levels are available for allied health professions at HCC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 94 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 30 |
| Certificate | 37 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Houston Community College awarded 94 associate’s degrees in allied health professions.
HCC is in the top 5% of the country for allied health professions at the associate’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 54 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 |
Learn more about HCC tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 32% of allied health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of allied health professions associate’s degree graduates at HCC are Hispanic or Latino. About 48% 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 allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 4 |
HCC granted 35 associate’s completions in radiologic technology/science - radiographer in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (43%).
HCC awarded 21 associate’s completions in nuclear medical technology/technologist recently — 38% to women and 62% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (43%).
HCC granted 13 associate’s completions in respiratory care therapy/therapist recently — 77% to women and 23% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (77%).
HCC conferred 11 associate’s completions in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (36%).
HCC awarded 10 associate’s degrees in surgical technology/technologist in the most recent reporting year — 70% to women and 30% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (70%).
HCC awarded 4 associate’s completions in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (25%).
During the most recent reporting year, Houston Community College conferred 30 undergraduate certificate degrees in allied health professions.
HCC has not been ranked for allied health professions at the undergraduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 23% of allied health professions undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of allied health professions undergraduate certificate degree graduates at HCC were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 43% 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 allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
HCC granted 16 undergraduate certificate degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) in the latest year of data — 56% to women and 44% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (56%).
HCC conferred 11 undergraduate certificate degrees in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (36%).
HCC conferred 3 undergraduate certificate completions in surgical technology/technologist recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (67%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Houston Community College awarded 37 certificate degrees in allied health professions.
HCC is not currently ranked for allied health professions at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 51% of allied health professions certificate degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The largest share of allied health professions certificate degree graduates at HCC were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 54% 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 allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
HCC granted 20 certificate degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) in the latest year of data — 30% to women and 70% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (60%).
HCC granted 17 certificate degrees in radiologic technology/science - radiographer recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (47%).
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