This document provides information on 34 certificate programs offered by Houston Community College including: program title, length, credit hours required, median student loan debt, graduation rates, tuition costs, and other program costs like textbooks and fees. Tuition for in-district students ranges from $1,075 to $3,360 per semester while out-of-district tuition ranges from $2,227 to $6,960. Median student loan debt ranges widely by program from $1,344 to $82,868. Program areas include agriculture, architecture, business, education, health, human services, information technology, manufacturing, science, transportation and public service.

1. Degree
Type
Credit
Hours
Course
Length Program Title CIP Code
Title IV
Eligible?
Median
Loan Debt
On-
time
Gradua
tion
Rate
In-District
Tuition
Out-of-
District
Tuition
Total
Textbook
Cost
Materials/
Supplies
Total
Lab Fees PS Code
Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources
CERT II 49 4 Sem Horticulture Entrepreneur 01.0601 Yes N/A 3,293$ 6,821$ 1,878$ 100$ 50$ 00002312
CERT I 20 3 Sem Master of Floriculture 01.0603 Yes 1,344$ 2,784$ 626$ 100$ 50$
CERT I 37 3 Sem Nursery and Floral Production 01.0603 Yes 2,486$ 5,150$ 1,147$ 100$ 50$
CERT I 37 3 Sem Veterinary Paramedic 51.0808 Yes 5,126$ 2,486$ 5,150$ 135$ 140$ 48$ 00002450
Architecture & Construction
CERT I 41 3 Sem Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology 47.0201 Yes 6,340$ 2,755$ 5,707$ 800$ 700$ 72$ 00002800
CERT I 17 1 Sem Basic Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 47.0201 Yes 5,819$ 1,142$ 2,366$ 500$ 400$ 24$ 00002810
CERT I 29 3 Sem Residential Building High Performance Technology Rater 47.0201 Yes $ 591 1,949$ 4,037$ 800$ 400$ 48$ 00002815
CERT I 19 1 Sem Electrical Helper 46.0301 Yes 7,847$ 1,277$ 2,645$ 825$ 400$ 24$ 00002700
CERT I 37 3 Sem Electrical Power Technology 46.0302 Yes 5,077$ 2,486$ 5,150$ 1,500$ 700$ 60$ 00002880
CERT I 40 3 Sem Industrial Automation Technology 46.0302 Yes 5,937$ 2,688$ 5,568$ 1,250$ 700$ 60$ 00002890
Business
CERT I 17 1 Sem Property Management 52.1501 Yes 23,434$ 1,142$ 2,366$ 210$ 36$ $ - 00003470
CERT I 21 2 Sem Real Estate Appraisal 52.1501 Yes 8,442$ 1,411$ 2,923$ 160$ 36$ $ - 00003455
Education & Schools
CERT I 35 3 Sem Early Childhood 19.0709 Yes 12,717$ 2,352$ 4,872$ 1,540$ 300$ 48$ 00005120
CERT I 35 3 Sem Early Childhood Paraprofessional 19.0706 Yes 2,352$ 4,872$ 1,528$ 300$ 16$
Health & Medical Sciences
CERT I 31 4 Sem Biosafety Technician 51.1004 Pending N/A N/A 2,083$ 4,315$ $ 225 $ 170 $ 96 00007040
CERT I 38 4 Sem Dental Assisting 51.0601 Yes 23/96% 2,554$ 5,290$ $ 875 $ 450 90$
CERT II 50 3 Sem Cancer Data Management 51.0707 Yes 28,407$ 2/67% 3,360$ 6,960$ 1,500$ 250$ 100$ 00007203
CERT II 43 4 Sem Medical Assistant 51.0801 Yes 11,205$ 26/52% 2,890$ 5,986$ 900$ 455$ 164$ 00007260
CERT I 20 4 Sem Grand-Aide Medical Worker 51.0801 Pending N/A N/A 1,344$ 2,784$ 300$ 50$ 36$ 00007264
CERT I 26 2 Sem Pharmacy Technician 51.0805 Yes 10,657$ 66/44% 1,747$ 3,619$ 500$ 1,429$ 72$ 00007370
CERT I 39 4 Sem Surgical Technology 51.0909 Yes 8,657$ 24/80% 2,621$ 5,429$ 1,000$ 200$ 148$ 00007450
CERT I 16 1 Sem Health Care Career Academy 51.0909 Yes 10,998$ 0 1,075$ 2,227$ 700$ 100$ 50$ 00006750
CERT II 44 4 Sem Vocational Nursing 51.3901 Yes 4,358$ 52/39% 2,957$ 6,125$ 850$ 449$
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2. Degree
Type
Credit
Hours
Course
Length Program Title CIP Code
Title IV
Eligible?
Median
Loan Debt
On-
time
Gradua
tion
Rate
In-District
Tuition
Out-of-
District
Tuition
Total
Textbook
Cost
Materials/
Supplies
Total
Lab Fees PS Code
Human Service and Social Sciences
CERT I 28 2 Sem Facial Specialist 12.0408 Yes 1,882$ 3,898$ 298$ 574$ -$
CERT I 26 2 Sem Styling/Salon Management Entrepreneur 12.0412 Yes 1,747$ 3,620$ 125$ -$ -$
Information Technology
CERT II 48 4 Sem Geographic Information Science Analyst 45.0702 Yes 10,687$ 3,226$ 6,682$ 150$ 100$ 48$ 00004760
CERT I 31 3 Sem Geographic Information Science Technician 45.0702 Yes 82,868$ 2,083$ 4,315$ 150$ 100$ 48$ 00004765
Manufacturing
CERT I 40 3 Sem Welding Technology - Advanced Welding 48.0508 Yes 4,969$ 2,688$ 5,568$ 350$ 300$ 48$ 00008960
CERT I 16 1 Sem Basic Welding Helper 48.0508 Yes 5,038$ 1,075$ 2,227$ 300$ 250$ 12$ 00008950
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
CERT I 36 3 Sem Solar Energy Technology-Photovoltaic 15.0404 Yes N/A 2,419$ 5,011$ 600$ -$ 18$ 00008660
CERT I 28 3 Sem Solar Energy Technology-Thermal 15.0404 Yes N/A 1,882$ 3,898$ 600$ -$ 18$ 00008662
CERT I 36 3 Sem Wind Energy Technology 15.0404 Yes N/A 2,419$ 5,011$ 400$ -$ 18$ 00008666
Transportation
CERT I 38 3 Sem Autobody/Collision Repair Technician 47.0604 Yes 6,835$ 2,554$ 5,290$ 248$ 2,031$ -$ 00010000
CERT I 42 3 Sem Heavy Vehicle and Truck Repair 47.0613 Yes 4,139$ 2,822$ 5,846$ 642$ 4,168$ -$ 00010200
34 CE Certificates
Degree
Type
Contac
t
Hours Program Title CIP
Title IV
Eligible?
Median
Loan Debt
On-
time
Gradua
tion
Rate
In-District
Tuition
Out-of-
District
Tuition
Total
Textbook
Cost
Materials/
Supplies
Total
Lab Fees
CERT I 688 Basic Peace Officer Licensing 43.0107 Yes 140$ 700$ -$
Tuition - In District @ 67.20
Tuition - Out of District @ 139.20
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