Engineering Science at Houston Community College
Houston, TX · Associate's Degree · about 65 graduates a year
Houston Community College graduates in engineering science earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 14% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Houston Community College Compares for Engineering Science
All 7 colleges reporting engineering science earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston Community College Houston, TX | $80,602 | $81,949 | #1 | $61,518 |
| 2 | Connecticut State Community College Hartford, CT | $76,355 | $68,744 | #4 | — |
| 3 | SUNY Broome Community College Binghamton, NY | $74,566 | $70,971 | #2 | — |
| 4 | Middlesex College Edison, NJ | $74,449 | $65,343 | #5 | — |
| 5 | Nassau Community College Garden City, NY | $72,621 | $69,120 | #3 | — |
| 6 | Hudson County Community College Jersey City, NJ | $69,966 | $61,408 | #6 | — |
| 7 | County College of Morris Randolph, NJ | $66,762 | $58,596 | #7 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Houston Community College engineering science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $61,518 one year after graduating and $80,602 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Houston Community College rank for engineering science?
Among 7 colleges reporting earnings for engineering science graduates, Houston Community College ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering science at Houston Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for engineering science ($75,098), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,373.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.