El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX · Public · Associate degree-granting
El Paso Community College, based in El Paso, Texas, is a public institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 24,214 students, it is a large institution. Graduates earn a median of $35,212 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 23.1%. Mmedian graduate debt is $6,566, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 5.36x. The average net price after financial aid is $3,206 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business Administration & Management, Criminal Justice & Corrections, Psychology, and Teacher Education.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$35,212
Graduation Rate
23.1%
Median Debt
$6,566
Average Net Price
$3,206
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
5.49x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
5.36x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
24,214
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
62.7%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,080
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,630
Pell Grant Rate
36.5%
Federal Loan Rate
1.6%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$2,509
Income $30K–$48K
$2,792
Income $48K–$75K
$5,298
Income $110K+
$9,353
Student Demographics
Women
55.2%
White
4.5%
Black
1.5%
Hispanic
80.2%
Asian
0.6%
Two or More Races
0.3%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
37.5%
Accreditations
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics — Dietetics (DIETT) - Dietetic Technician Program (Accredited)
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (88)
Associate (50)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $42,024 | 1,637 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 247 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $41,169 | 177 |
| Psychology | $34,065 | 176 |
| Teacher Education | $29,701 | 143 |
| Registered Nursing | $94,358 | 133 |
| Biology | $31,657 | 111 |
| Computer Science | $49,388 | 62 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $65,626 | 49 |
| Sports & Fitness | $32,542 | 47 |
| Architecture | $36,438 | 45 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $60,461 | 33 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 32 |
| Fine Arts | $28,829 | 31 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 29 |
| Radio, Television & Film | $33,290 | 26 |
| Dental Support Services | $68,246 | 22 |
| Civil Engineering | Not reported | 21 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Not reported | 20 |
| Social Work | Not reported | 20 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 19 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 18 |
| Electrical Engineering | Not reported | 18 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 18 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 17 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 16 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 14 |
| Journalism | Not reported | 10 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 10 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 9 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 9 |
| American Sign Language | Not reported | 8 |
| Geological Sciences | Not reported | 8 |
| Public Relations | Not reported | 7 |
| Industrial Engineering | Not reported | 7 |
| Homeland Security | Not reported | 7 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 7 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 6 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 6 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 6 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | Not reported | 6 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 4 |
| Physics | Not reported | 4 |
| Energy Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Music | Not reported | 4 |
| Materials Engineering | Not reported | 3 |
| Philosophy | Not reported | 3 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 3 |
| Real Estate | Not reported | 3 |
| Business | $37,894 | 0 |
Undergraduate Certificate (31)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 97 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 93 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 88 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 54 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 52 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Not reported | 45 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 36 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 35 |
| American Sign Language | Not reported | 31 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 29 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 27 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 26 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 26 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 25 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 22 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 17 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 16 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 16 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 12 |
| Energy Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 11 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 9 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | Not reported | 8 |
| Mechanics and Repairers, General | Not reported | 7 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 7 |
| Real Estate | Not reported | 7 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 6 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 6 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 6 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 5 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
Show 7 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Data Processing | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 2 |
| Hospitality Management | Associate | 2 |
| Communications | Associate | 1 |
| Information Science | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Information Science | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Biology Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Architecture Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Parks & Recreation Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Associate's Engineering Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Associate's Psychology Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Associate's Biology Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Associate's Education Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Associate's Visual & Performing Arts Programs in Texas
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