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Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry at Texas Community Colleges

In Texas, the median earnings of community college students 10 years after entry are about $42,382 per year (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars).

This state figure is the median of the medians of the state's community colleges.

The earnings include former students who attended, whether or not they graduated.

The colleges with the highest median earnings are listed below (where data is available).

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Western Technical College Photo - The Northeast (branch) Campus is housed in a 48,000 square ft. facility on five acres. The branch campus houses the following programs: Aerospace and Defense Technology, Bachelor in Nursing, Bachelor in Business Administration, Electronics Engineering Technology, Information Systems and Security, Master of Business Administration, Medical Billing & Coding, and Physical Therapist Assistant. The Diana campus also features, a Learning Resource

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Median Earnings Range: $45,530 $88,016 State Figure: $42,382

Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry Trends (2008-2023)

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Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges with a value differ by period. The line does not show inflation-adjusted growth for a fixed group of colleges.

Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry Trends (2008-2023)

Year	Texas
2023	$42,382
2021	$38,696
2015	$31,600
2014	$30,600
2013	$29,200
2012	$29,700
2010	$31,200
2008	$31,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the median earnings 10 years after entry at community colleges in Texas?

The median earnings 10 years after entry at community colleges in Texas are $42,382 per year (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars). This is the median of the medians of the state's colleges, and it includes students who attended, whether or not they graduated.

Which community colleges in Texas have the highest median earnings 10 years after entry?

The community colleges in Texas with the highest median earnings 10 years after entry include Covenant School of Nursing and Allied Health, Baptist Health System School of Health Professions and Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio.

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