Engineering at Houston Community College
If you are interested in studying Engineering, consider the program at Houston Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Houston Community College is located in Houston, TX.
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Studying Online at Houston Community College
Many students take online classes at Houston Community College. Among 53,253 students, 15,681 (29%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 16,085 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Houston Community College
Those who finish Houston Community College’s Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 4 years | $73,944 |
| 5 years | $73,244 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Engineering graduates from Houston Community College take home a median $73,944, compared with $40,924 for all Houston Community College graduates — about 81% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from Houston Community College is $17,814.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Engineering program at Houston Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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