C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
68/100 · earnings-weighted

Alvin Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Alvin, Texas 77511
Alvin Community College campus, Alvin, TX
Alvin Community College campus, Alvin, TX. Photo: Acc3552 (talk) (Uploads), CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C
50/100
Affordability
B+
79/100
Resources
B
65/100
Experience
C
47/100
Prestige
F
28/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

5,830
Total Enrollment
34%
Graduation Rate
69%
Retention Rate
16.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$5,121
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Alvin Community College ▼

36% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$295,653
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,627
1-Year Change
+1.7%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Alvin Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$45,762
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$38,693
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$4,519
Median debt at graduation
24%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
25.2%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 10% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 82nd percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TX wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Alvin Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$75,294$87,387+8%#239 of 962#260$8,902
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$59,760$77,210+18%#96 of 560#76—
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians$54,543$71,777-11%#13 of 16#14—
Business/Commerce$30,445$56,349+13%#78 of 205#67—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$35,306$49,000+11%#123 of 947#145$4,500

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Alvin Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $295,653
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,627/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 77583 (5.6% cap, Iowa Colony)

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🏆 Where Alvin Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#6
Chemical Technology/Technician
of 23 schools
#9
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
of 60 schools
#17
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
of 48 schools
#22
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
of 67 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $2,448 $3,720

Financial Aid

61%
Receive Any Aid
44%
Receive Pell Grants
8%
Take Out Loans
$5,121
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$3,238
$30,001 - $48,000$3,744
$48,001 - $75,000$6,298
$75,001 - $110,000$6,007
$110,001+$6,151

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

General Studies 354 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 173 grads/yr Chemical Technology/Technician 123 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 107 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 75 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 43 grads/yr Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 42 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 40 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 34 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 34 grads/yr Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 32 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 31 grads/yr Computer Programming/Programmer, General 30 grads/yr Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 26 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 25 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 24 grads/yr Psychology, General 22 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 19 grads/yr Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist 17 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 16 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Alvin Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Student Demographics

5,830
Total Students
59%
Women
42%
Traditional Age (18-24)
36%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 31%
Hispanic 39%
Black 17%
Asian 9%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 36%
With Family 64%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,087 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 60%
Hybrid (Some Online) 29%
Fully Online 11%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 42%
25-64 (Adult) 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Alvin Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Alvin Community College?
Tuition at Alvin Community College is $2,448 for in-state students and $3,720 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $5,121.
What is the graduation rate at Alvin Community College?
The graduation rate at Alvin Community College is 34%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Alvin Community College a good school?
Alvin Community College has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Alvin Community College?
Alvin Community College has a total enrollment of 5,830 students.
Is there rental demand near Alvin Community College?
Yes! Approximately 36% of students at Alvin Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,087 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Alvin area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology