by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at HCC. It is offered at the Associate’s level. At its best it places at #12 out of 58 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates HCC among the top schools in the country for nursing, coming in at #443 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 443 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Texas | 32 of 111 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region | 45 of 195 |
Here is each degree level granted in nursing at HCC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 117 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Houston Community College conferred 117 associate’s degrees in nursing.
HCC holds a strong position among schools offering nursing at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #12 out of 58 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Texas | 12 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 16 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 145 |
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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Among recent graduates, 20% of nursing associate’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of nursing associate’s degree graduates at HCC are Black or African American. Roughly 26% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 3 |
HCC granted 117 associate’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (26%).
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