Why This Matters
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118 COMMUNITY COLLEGES IN TEXAS
There are 118 community colleges throughout the state of Texas to choose from.
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$2,949 AVERAGE IN-DISTRICT TUITION & FEES
According to data from College Board, the average in-district student in Texas paid just under $3,000 in tuition and fees for the 2022-2023 school year.
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80.6% OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID
The National Center for Education Statistics estimates that 370,718 students attending two-year institutions during the 2020-21 school year received some type of financial aid.
Our Research
This list features some of the best community colleges in Texas. Each school featured is a nonprofit, accredited institution — either public or private — with a high standard of academic quality for post-secondary institutions. We included small, midsize, and large colleges as well as trade, technical, and vocational programs. Next, we compared this comprehensive list to a list of aggregated college rankings from reputable publications like the U.S. News & World Report among others to simplify a student’s college search. We pored through these rankings so students don’t have to.
The colleges on our list are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), a reputable organization that examines objectives, quality and overall effectiveness of education programs in the southern United States.
We evaluated each school on tuition costs, admission, retention and graduation rates, faculty, and reputation as well as the student resources provided for students. Then we calculated the Intelligent Score on a scale of 0 to 100. Read more about our ranking methodology.
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The Top 50 Community Colleges in Texas
intelligent score 99.68
Award
Rankings
#2 Best Colleges
#4 Career Karma
#7 Niche
#10 Academic Influence
#20 Best Value Schools
School Information
Baytown, TX
Graduation Rate: 48%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Medium
Lee College is committed to introducing new high school grads to college — so committed that they offer free tuition, books, and fees for the first 12 hours to recent grads. This program is a great way to try the college experience without making a financial commitment. Lee’s academic and technical programs span everything from transfer prep classes for students looking to move into a four-year program to certificate programs for those eager to enter the workforce. Their nursing program recently expanded, doubling student capacity and integrating cutting-edge technology, so future RNs and LVNs will graduate with the needed skills. Additionally, Lee College offers degree and certificate tracks in applied business, manufacturing & industrial fields, child development, criminal justice, and education.
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 15-59
Associate: 60-66
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Resident: $59 - $130
Non-Resident: $148
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
281-425-6393
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 15-59
Associate: 60-66
intelligent score 98.67
Award
Rankings
#1 Best Colleges
#3 Career Karma
#12 Niche
#16 Best Value Schools
School Information
Laredo, TX
Graduation Rate: 28%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Medium
Laredo College is celebrating its 75th year of academic excellence and recently opened its brand new College of Health Sciences Building at its South Campus. The new facility offers state-of-the-art equipment, a functional clinic, classrooms, and labs, all have been developed to prepare students to succeed in the workforce. Their Associate Degree in Nursing Program was ranked #1 in Texas for the past five years. Besides the AN program, Laredo has an RN-BSN track and degrees and certificates in vocational nursing, Emergency Medical Services, Medical Assistant, Radiologic Technology, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography. If healthcare isn’t your jam, Laredo offers pathways to careers in STEM, Manufacturing, Transportation & Industrial Technology, Fine Arts, and Human Services.
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 16-42
Associate: 60-64
Undergraduate: 120
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
In-State: $50 - $100
Out-of-State: $200
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
956-721-5109
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 16-42
Associate: 60-64
Undergraduate: 120
intelligent score 98.45
Award
Rankings
#2 Career Karma
#2 Stacker
#4 Best Colleges
#10 Niche
#14 Best Value Schools
School Information
San Antonio, TX
Graduation Rate: 26%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Medium
With strong programs designed to support students with children, veterans, first-time college students, and non-traditional students, Northwest Vista College is committed to student success. Offering childcare grants for students in high-demand career programs and a dedicated veteran’s library, NVC was recognized by USA Today as a community college that provides valuable student assistance. NVC helps ensure that students can meet their basic needs while working toward their degree by offering a Student Advocacy & Resource Center. With degree programs, certificates, and transfer prep, this school has an option for everyone, and they’ve built an enviable foundation of support for their students. NVC was nominated for the $1 million Aspen Prize, recognizing the school’s track record of supporting excellent student outcomes.
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 7-36
Associate: 60
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Resident: $109 - $225
Non-Resident: $476
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
210-212-5266
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 7-36
Associate: 60
intelligent score 97.40
Award
Rankings
#2 Best Value Schools
#3 Stacker
#5 Academic Influence
#7 Best Colleges
#9 Career Karma
School Information
Pasadena, TX
Graduation Rate: 28%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: Suburban
School Size: Large
Award
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 15-45
Associate: 60
Undergraduate: 120
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Resident: $78 - $135
Non-Resident: $210
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
281-998-6150
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 15-45
Associate: 60
Undergraduate: 120
intelligent score 96.28
Award
Rankings
#4 Niche
#5 Stacker
#6 Best Colleges
#18 Academic Influence
#23 Best Value Schools
School Information
Amarillo, TX
Graduation Rate: 30%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Medium
Amarillo College is an Aspen Institute Rising Star that offers a wealth of options and career tracks. They have great programs focused on STEM, business, and education, as well as options for those planning to work in healthcare, logistics, or as first responders. Each department offers certificate programs as well as A.S. degrees, so there are options for all students. Beyond its diversity of career tracks, Amarillo College also provides support for students needing help finding their path. Their career coach platform educates students about the job opportunities that follow each degree and certificate, including median salary.
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 9-45
Associate: 60-65
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Resident: $112 - $155
Non-Resident: $305
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
806-371-5000
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 9-45
Associate: 60-65
intelligent score 96.24
Award
Rankings
#3 Best Colleges
#10 Career Karma
#14 Academic Influence
School Information
Texas City, TX
Graduation Rate: 28%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: Suburban
School Size: Medium
If you’re looking for a school committed to helping you join the workforce ASAP, College of the Mainland is your ideal pick. Working with industry professionals, COM developed accelerated programs that can be completed in a year or less. Programs include EMT, Fire Academy, Law Enforcement, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Tech, and Web Design. According to College Measures, COM graduates with technical degrees earn an annual starting salary of $73,509–the highest of any college graduates in Texas. The Fire Science Program at COMis ranked #34 for return on investment by Fire Science Online. Beyond being well-ranked and committed to accelerated learning, COM is focused on growing its science programs and working towards fully integrating technology into its academic delivery.
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 15-51
Associate: 60
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
In-State $45 - $85
Out-of-State: $115
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
409-938-1211
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 15-51
Associate: 60
intelligent score 96.18
Award
Rankings
#5 Best Colleges
#5 Best Value Schools
School Information
Uvalde, TX
Graduation Rate: 31%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: Town
School Size: Medium
Southwest Texas Junior College offers a university-style environment with the affordability of a junior college. Students working toward their AA can live on campus and achieve their goals with the support of STJC’s extensive student services. The Success Center provides tutoring, computer access, and textbook/supply rental to all students, ensuring equitable access. STJC is also part of the federally funded TRiO program, which supports first-generation students, including an Educational Opportunity Center to provide additional guidance in navigating admissions, testing, financial aid, and university transfer assistance. STJC is committed to supporting first-gen students as they begin their college journey.
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 12-45
Associate: 60
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Resident: $183
Non-Resident: $606
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
830-591-7255
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 12-45
Associate: 60
intelligent score 96.07
Award
Rankings
#3 Best Value Schools
#7 Career Karma
#8 Niche
#8 Stacker
#13 Academic Influence
#14 Best Colleges
School Information
Alvin, TX
Graduation Rate: 29%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: Suburban
School Size: Medium
Award
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 16-48
Associate: 60
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Resident: $259 - $306
Non-Resident: $355
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
281-756-3531
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 16-48
Associate: 60
intelligent score 95.82
Award
Rankings
#8 Best Colleges
#16 Niche
#19 Academic Influence
#27 Best Value Schools
School Information
Galveston, TX
Graduation Rate: 29%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: Town
School Size: Small
Award
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 15-45
Associate: 60
Undergraduate: 120
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Resident: $566 - $710
Non-Resident: $1,202
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
409-944-1230
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 15-45
Associate: 60
Undergraduate: 120
intelligent score 94.18
Award
Rankings
#7 Best Value Schools
#13 Best Colleges
#15 Academic Influence
#24 Niche
School Information
Fort Worth, TX
Graduation Rate: N/A
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Large
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 6-51
Associate: 60-68
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Resident: $69 - $131
Non-Resident: $310
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
817-515-TCCD (8223)
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 6-51
Associate: 60-68
intelligent score 94.18
Award
Rankings
School Information
El Paso, TX
Graduation Rate: 22%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Large
Award
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 10-51
Associate: 60-68
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Resident: $116
Non-Resident: $201
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
915-831-2150
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 10-51
Associate: 60-68
intelligent score 93.18
Award
Rankings
School Information
San Antonio, TX
Graduation Rate: 18%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Medium
Award
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 9-51
Associate: 60
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Resident: $109 - $225
Non-Resident: $476
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
210-486-3100
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 9-51
Associate: 60
intelligent score 92.23
Award
Rankings
School Information
Snyder, TX
Graduation Rate: 26%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: Town
School Size: Small
Award
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 12-36
Associate: 60
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
In-State: $67 - $117
Out-of-State: $465
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
325-573-8511
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 12-36
Associate: 60
intelligent score 91.95
Award
Rankings
School Information
McKinney, TX
Graduation Rate: 17%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: Suburban
School Size: Large
Award
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 9-51
Associate: 60-68
Undergraduate: 120
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
In-State: $60 - $115
Out-of-State: $185
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
972-548-6710
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 9-51
Associate: 60-68
Undergraduate: 120
intelligent score 91.58
Award
Rankings
School Information
Brownsville, TX
Graduation Rate: 21%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Medium
Award
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 15-112
Associate: 60-66
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
In-State: $50 - $75
Out-of-State: $125
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
956-295-3615
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 15-112
Associate: 60-66
intelligent score 91.27
Award
Rankings
School Information
Wharton, TX
Graduation Rate: 23%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: Town
School Size: Medium
Award
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 15-51
Associate: 60-68
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
In-State: $32
Out-of-State: $84
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
979-532-6303
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 15-51
Associate: 60-68
intelligent score 90.94
Award
Rankings
School Information
Houston, TX
Graduation Rate: 18%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Large
Award
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 15-48
Associate: 60-68
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
In-State: $33 - $121
Out-of-State: $151
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
713-718-2000
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 15-48
Associate: 60-68
intelligent score 90.32
Award
Rankings
School Information
San Antonio, TX
Graduation Rate: 16%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Medium
Award
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 9-51
Associate: 60-66
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Resident: $109 - $225
Non-Resident: $476
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
210-485-0555
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 9-51
Associate: 60-66
intelligent score 89.33
Award
Rankings
School Information
Carthage, TX
Graduation Rate: 29%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: Town
School Size: Small
Award
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 9-42
Associate: 60
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
In-State: $60
Out-of-State: $200
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
903-693-2000
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 9-42
Associate: 60
intelligent score 89.25
Award
Rankings
School Information
Odessa, TX
Graduation Rate: 24%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Medium
Award
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 15-48
Associate: 60-64
Undergraduate: 120
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
In-State: $330 - $489
Out-of-State: $732
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
432-335-6400
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 15-48
Associate: 60-64
Undergraduate: 120
intelligent score 87.89
Award
Rankings
School Information
Clarendon, TX
Graduation Rate: 25%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: Rural
School Size: Small
Award
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 12-51
Associate: 60
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Resident: $124 - $148
Non-Resident: $288
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
806-874-4868
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 12-51
Associate: 60
intelligent score 86.29
Award
Rankings
School Information
Lufkin, TX
Graduation Rate: 15%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: Town
School Size: Medium
Award
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 6-45
Associate: 60-75
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
In-State: $70 - $115
Out-of-State: $162
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
936-633-5210
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 6-45
Associate: 60-75
intelligent score 86.27
Award
Rankings
School Information
Waco, TX
Graduation Rate: 21%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Medium
Award
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 9-51
Associate: 60
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
In-State: $106 - $124
Out-of-State: $181
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
254-299-8628
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 9-51
Associate: 60
intelligent score 86.25
Award
Rankings
School Information
Beaumont, TX
Graduation Rate: 29%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Medium
Award
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 15-60
Associate: 60
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Resident: $80
Non-Resident: $488
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
409-839-2032
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 15-60
Associate: 60
intelligent score 85.33
Award
Rankings
School Information
The Woodlands, TX
Graduation Rate: 17%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Large
Award
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 15-51
Associate: 60
Undergraduate: 120
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
In-DState: $96 - $214
Out-of-State $269
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
832-782-5001
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 15-51
Associate: 60
Undergraduate: 120
intelligent score 83.98
Award
Rankings
School Information
Waco, TX
Graduation Rate: 34%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Medium
Award
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online, Hybrid
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 15-50
Associate: 60-72
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Resident: $50
Non-Resident: $170
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
254-867-2362
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online, Hybrid
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 15-50
Associate: 60-72
intelligent score 83.56
Award
Rankings
School Information
San Antonio, TX
Graduation Rate: 20%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Medium
Award
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 6-45
Associate: 60
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Resident: $109 - $225
Non-Resident: $476
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
210-212-5266
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 6-45
Associate: 60
intelligent score 83.32
Award
Rankings
School Information
Weatherford, TX
Graduation Rate: 23%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: Town
School Size: Medium
Award
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 5-45
Associate: 60-66
Undergraduate: 120
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
In-State: $117 - $202
Out-of-State: $286
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
817-598-6241
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 5-45
Associate: 60-66
Undergraduate: 120
intelligent score 82.65
Award
Rankings
School Information
Dallas, TX
Graduation Rate: 18%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Large
Award
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 15-51
Associate: 60-68
Undergraduate: 120
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Resident: $79
Non-Resident: $135
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
972-669-6400
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 15-51
Associate: 60-68
Undergraduate: 120
intelligent score 81.68
Award
Rankings
School Information
Texarkana, TX
Graduation Rate: 36%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Medium
Award
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 6-48
Associate: 60
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Resident: $63 - $71
Non-Resident: $80
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
903-823-3200
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 6-48
Associate: 60
intelligent score 81.65
Award
Rankings
School Information
Victoria, TX
Graduation Rate: 24%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Medium
Award
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 9-41
Associate: 60-66
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Resident: $58
Non-Resident: $200
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
361-485-6841
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 9-41
Associate: 60-66
intelligent score 81.49
Award
Rankings
School Information
Brenham, TX
Graduation Rate: 15%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: Town
School Size: Large
Award
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 12-45
Associate: 60
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
In-State: $140 - $199
Out-of-State: $355
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
979-830-4800
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 12-45
Associate: 60
intelligent score 80.37
Award
Rankings
School Information
Lake Jackson, TX
Graduation Rate: 32%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: Suburban
School Size: Medium
Award
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 9-41
Associate: 60
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
In-State: $90 - $124
Out-of-State: $202 - $225
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
979-230-3000
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 9-41
Associate: 60
intelligent score 80.14
Award
Rankings
School Information
Corsicana, TX
Graduation Rate: 20%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: Town
School Size: Medium
Award
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 15-50
Associate: 60-64
Undergraduate: 120
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Resident: $135 - $162
Non-Resident: $348
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
903-875-7700
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 15-50
Associate: 60-64
Undergraduate: 120
intelligent score 78.84
Award
Rankings
School Information
Corpus Christi, TX
Graduation Rate: 24%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Medium
Award
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 12-48
Associate: 60-68
Undergraduate: 120
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
In-State: $137 - $187
Out-of-State: $224
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
361-698-1290
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 12-48
Associate: 60-68
Undergraduate: 120
intelligent score 78.49
Award
Rankings
School Information
Kilgore, TX
Graduation Rate: 31%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: Town
School Size: Medium
Award
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 12-48
Associate: 60-63
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Resident: $53
Non-Resident: $103
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
903-983-8606
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 12-48
Associate: 60-63
intelligent score 77.73
Award
Rankings
School Information
Orange, TX
Graduation Rate: 34%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: Suburban
School Size: Small
Award
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 15-51
Associate: 60
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Resident: $80
Non-Resident: $538
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
409-882-3364
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 15-51
Associate: 60
intelligent score 77.32
Award
Rankings
School Information
Killeen, TX
Graduation Rate: 14%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: Suburban
School Size: Medium
Award
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 12-48
Associate: 60
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Resident: $105 - $130
Non-Resident: $250
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
254-526-1696
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 12-48
Associate: 60
intelligent score 77.03
Award
Rankings
School Information
Levelland, TX
Graduation Rate: 21%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: Town
School Size: Medium
Award
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 9-48
Associate: 60-69
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Resident: $162 - $318
Non-Resident: $350
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
806-894-9611
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 9-48
Associate: 60-69
intelligent score 75.28
Award
Rankings
School Information
Universal City, TX
Graduation Rate: 7%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: Suburban
School Size: Medium
Award
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 9-28
Associate: 60
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Resident: $109 - $225
Non-Resident: $476
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
210-486-5193
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 9-28
Associate: 60
intelligent score 75.13
Award
Rankings
School Information
Ranger, TX
Graduation Rate: 20%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: Rural
School Size: Medium
Award
Delivery Format
On-Campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 16-40
Associate: 60
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
In-State: $230 - $285
Out-of-State: $340
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
254-267-7019
Delivery Format
On-Campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 16-40
Associate: 60
intelligent score 74.68
Award
Rankings
School Information
Austin, TX
Graduation Rate: 12%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Large
Award
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 12-41
Associate: 60-68
Undergraduate: 120
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
In-State: $85 - $286
Out-of-State: $353
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
512-223-4636
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 12-41
Associate: 60-68
Undergraduate: 120
intelligent score 73.94
Award
Rankings
School Information
Paris, TX
Graduation Rate: 30%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: Town
School Size: Medium
Award
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 16-51
Associate: 60
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
In-State: $84 - $134
Out-of-State: $184
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
903-782-0425
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 16-51
Associate: 60
intelligent score 73.50
Award
Rankings
School Information
Temple, TX
Graduation Rate: 11%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Medium
Award
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 8-46
Associate: 60-68
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
In-State: $77
Out-of-State: $200
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
254-298-8300
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 8-46
Associate: 60-68
intelligent score 72.28
Award
Rankings
School Information
Vernon, TX
Graduation Rate: 26%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: Rural
School Size: Medium
Award
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 15-48
Associate: 60
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Resident: $60 - $100
Non-Resident: $200
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
940-552-6291
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 15-48
Associate: 60
intelligent score 72.00
Award
Rankings
School Information
Denison, TX
Graduation Rate: 30%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: Rural
School Size: Medium
Award
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 16-43
Associate: 60
Undergraduate: 120
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Resident: $50 - $92
Non-Resident: $144
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
903-463-8604
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 16-43
Associate: 60
Undergraduate: 120
intelligent score 71.71
Award
Rankings
School Information
Athens, TX
Graduation Rate: 19%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: Town
School Size: Medium
Award
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 12-46
Associate: 60
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Resident: $88 - $110
Non-Resident: $199
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
903-675-6200
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 12-46
Associate: 60
intelligent score 70.74
Award
Rankings
School Information
Gainesville, TX
Graduation Rate: 23%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: Town
School Size: Medium
Award
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online, Hybrid
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 15-42
Associate: 60
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
In-State: $115
Out-of-State: $206
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
940-668-7731
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online, Hybrid
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 15-42
Associate: 60
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What You Should Know About Graduating From Community College in Texas
One of the most important aspects of choosing a career track is how much you can earn after you graduate. In Texas, the jobs with the highest pay were air traffic controllers, nuclear technicians, hydrologic technicians, radiation therapists, and nuclear medicine technologists, as of 2021.
There should also be job openings available in your chosen career. The jobs that are looking for the most people in Texas include preschool teachers, paralegals, computer network support specialists, radiologic technologists, and architectural and civil drafters.
The careers with the highest rates of declining employment in Texas that require an associate degree are nuclear technicians, desktop publishers, and broadcast technicians. While this doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t pursue one of these careers if you want, it does mean that you’ll need to be aware that the job field may be more competitive.
What’s Next?
When you’re looking at the community colleges available in Texas and trying to choose the one that’s the best fit for you, you’ll want to also look at the financial aid options available. We’ve provided a list of resources that can connect you to grants, scholarships, and other types of financial aid available for associate degrees, both at the state and federal level.
- Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The Texas Higher Education Agency gives students information on financial aid options at the state level, and it also provides the guidelines for what qualifies as being in-state for tuition purposes.
- Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The U.S. Department of Education’s office of Federal Student Aid helps students understand what aid opportunities they qualify for, and the office itself hands out more than $120 billion in aid every year. To find out what program you may be eligible for, from grants to work-study, visit the FAFSA4caster and then fill out the online FAFSA form.
- CareerOneStop. Scholarships can be a great way to help fund your associate degree. These awards may be one-time offerings or be renewable for every year you are in school. CareerOneStop makes it easy to find scholarships that are a fit for you. Just filter by degree program and level to find potential opportunities that match up.