We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at HCC. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels. At its best it places at #15 out of 15 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates HCC as a strong choice for physical science technicians, ranked #23 out of 23 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Science Technicians Schools | 23 of 23 |
| Best Physical Science Technicians Schools in Texas | 15 of 15 |
| Best Physical Science Technicians Schools in the Southwest Region | 15 of 15 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in physical science technicians at HCC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 15 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, Houston Community College awarded 15 associate’s degrees in physical science technicians.
HCC ranks competitively among schools offering physical science technicians at the associate’s level. Its best result was #15 out of 15 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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 87% of physical science technicians associate’s degrees went to men and 13% went to women.
The largest share of physical science technicians associate’s degree graduates at HCC were Black or African American. About 40% 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 physical science technicians.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
HCC conferred 15 associate’s degrees in chemical technology/technician recently — 13% to women and 87% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (40%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Houston Community College handed out 9 undergraduate certificate degrees in physical science technicians.
HCC has not been ranked for physical science technicians at the undergraduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 89% of physical science technicians undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 11% went to women.
The majority of physical science technicians undergraduate certificate degree graduates at HCC are Hispanic or Latino. About 56% 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 physical science technicians.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
HCC conferred 9 undergraduate certificate degrees in chemical technology/technician in the most recent reporting year — 11% to women and 89% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (56%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.