Science Technologies at Houston Community College
If you plan to study Science Technologies, consider the program at Houston Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Houston Community College is in Houston, TX.
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Studying Online at Houston Community College
Many students take online classes at Houston Community College. Of 53,253 students, 15,681 (29%) studied exclusively online and 16,085 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Science Technologies Rankings at Houston Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Houston Community College’s Science Technologies program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #12 of 17 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #14 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #17 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #23 of 23 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #41 of 82 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #80 of 83 |
Earnings for Science Technologies Graduates from Houston Community College
Graduates of Houston Community College’s Science Technologies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $46,552 |
| 2 years | $39,099 |
| 3 years | $44,505 |
| 4 years | $50,432 |
| 5 years | $63,218 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Science Technologies graduates from Houston Community College earn a median of $50,432, compared with $40,924 for all Houston Community College graduates — about 23% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Science Technologies graduates from Houston Community College is $21,740.
Top-Paying Careers for Science Technologies Graduates
Those who complete Science Technologies program at Houston Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Science Technologies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | $119,992 |
| Nuclear Monitoring Technicians | $115,968 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Remote Sensing Technicians | $99,834 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $95,957 |
| Nuclear Technicians | $92,140 |
| Hydrologic Technicians | $92,011 |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | $64,527 |
| Chemical Technicians | $60,181 |
| Quality Control Analysts | $53,423 |
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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