Houston City College— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$39,254
in 2021+19% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 19% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 29% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 13 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 3% | $2,625 |
| 1999 | — | — | 4% | $2,600 |
| 2000 | — | — | 4% | $2,207 |
| 2001 | — | — | 5% | $2,174 |
| 2002 | — | — | 8% | $2,188 |
| 2003 | — | — | 10% | $2,187 |
| 2004 | — | — | 9% | $2,188 |
| 2005 | — | — | 12% | $2,625 |
| 2006 | — | — | 11% | $2,625 |
| 2007 | — | — | 11% | $2,625 |
| 2008 | $32,900 | — | 10% | $2,625 |
| 2009 | — | — | 10% | $3,498 |
| 2010 | $32,600 | $8,086 | 13% | $3,500 |
| 2011 | — | $7,439 | 12% | $3,500 |
| 2012 | $32,700 | $10,787 | 14% | $3,500 |
| 2013 | $32,500 | $9,049 | 13% | $4,000 |
| 2014 | $32,700 | $8,671 | 11% | $4,750 |
| 2015 | $33,600 | $9,646 | 12% | $5,249 |
| 2016 | — | $7,581 | 13% | $5,250 |
| 2017 | — | $5,908 | 15% | $5,740 |
| 2018 | — | $5,747 | 18% | $7,900 |
| 2019 | — | $6,521 | 20% | $8,750 |
| 2020 | — | $5,272 | 18% | $8,783 |
| 2021 | $39,254 | $4,813 | 17% | $8,752 |
| 2022 | — | $6,905 | 17% | — |
| 2023 | — | $6,890 | 17% | — |
| 2024 | — | $6,738 | 17% | — |
| 2025 | — | $5,737 | 17% | — |