Tuition fees, net price and ROI
Houston Community College Tuition Fees, Net Price and ROI Calculator
Focused cost page for Houston Community College covering in-state tuition, out-of-state tuition, net price by income, debt payback by major, financial aid, salary and ROI.
View Full School ProfileIn-state tuition
$2,040
Out-of-state tuition
$5,460
Average net price
$6,738
Last updated October 28, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS.
Houston Community College Tuition Fees and 4-Year Cost
Use this focused cost summary to compare published tuition with estimated attendance cost and average net price after aid. Final bills can change by residency, housing, aid eligibility, program fees and enrollment level.
Cost per year
$12,065
4-year attendance
$48,260
4-year tuition
$21,840
4-year net price
$26,952
Residency cost comparison
Should You Establish Texas Residency for Houston Community College?
The reported out-of-state tuition premium is $3,420 per year, or $13,680 across four years before aid changes.
4-year in-state tuition
$8,160
4-year out-of-state tuition
$21,840
4-year premium
$13,680
Houston Community College Net Price by Family Income
College Scorecard income-bracket net price data shows how average cost changes after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
| Family income | Avg net price | Savings vs sticker | Monthly view | Estimator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $5,937 | $6,128 | $495/mo | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,606 | $5,459 | $551/mo | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,980 | $3,085 | $748/mo | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $10,633 | $1,432 | $886/mo | |
| Over $110,000 | $11,372 | $693 | $948/mo |
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Major-level ROI
Houston Community College Debt Payback by Major and Program Salary
Debt payback estimates divide median completer debt by 10% of reported program earnings, then convert the result to months. This gives a directional debt-to-earnings view by program.
| Major / program | Credential | Program salary | Debt payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Science | Associate's Degree | $61,518 | ~27 months |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $61,208 | ~27 months |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $58,131 | ~29 months |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate's Degree | $56,145 | ~30 months |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $49,295 | ~34 months |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $48,612 | ~34 months |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $46,552 | ~36 months |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $44,990 | ~37 months |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Associate's Degree | $42,875 | ~39 months |
| Accounting and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $34,667 | ~48 months |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $32,650 | ~51 months |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $28,318 | ~59 months |
Interactive ROI calculator
Houston Community College ROI and Debt Payback Simulator
Your Estimate
- 4-year net cost
- Debt payback using 10% salary
- Debt-to-salary ratio
Houston Community College Aid, Debt and Loan Cost Signals
Pell grant rate
36.54%
Federal loan rate
16.05%
Median completer debt
$13,921
Median monthly payment
$148