Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL · Public · Bachelor degree-granting
A public institution in Tampa, Florida, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges, Hillsborough Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 21,472 students, it is a large institution. Graduates earn a median of $40,782 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. The graduation rate is 33.7%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $9,762, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.18x. The average net price after financial aid is $3,861 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Allied Health & Medical Assisting, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, Business Administration & Management, and Registered Nursing.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$40,782
Graduation Rate
33.7%
Median Debt
$9,762
Average Net Price
$3,861
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
5.28x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.18x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
21,472
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
Not reported
Cost
In-State Tuition
$2,506
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,111
Pell Grant Rate
42.0%
Federal Loan Rate
52.6%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$3,839
Income $30K–$48K
$4,395
Income $48K–$75K
$5,505
Income $110K+
$9,924
Student Demographics
Women
60.5%
White
28.9%
Black
17.7%
Hispanic
39.7%
Asian
3.5%
Two or More Races
5.1%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
33.2%
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, Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA), Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (76)
Associate (27)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $44,585 | 2,681 |
| Registered Nursing | $81,109 | 210 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $73,151 | 113 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $47,205 | 71 |
| Business Administration & Management | $40,345 | 48 |
| Ophthalmic & Optometric Support | $57,215 | 46 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | $53,404 | 37 |
| Legal Support Services | $56,823 | 30 |
| Mental Health Services | $40,307 | 26 |
| Computer Programming | $53,358 | 22 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $52,633 | 19 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $46,457 | 16 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 15 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 14 |
| Radio, Television & Film | $36,536 | 13 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 13 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 12 |
| Dental Support Services | $71,854 | 12 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 12 |
| Architectural Technology | Not reported | 9 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $34,106 | 9 |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 9 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 6 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 4 |
| Engineering Technology | Not reported | 4 |
| Hospitality Management | $45,138 | 3 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | $34,316 | 0 |
Undergraduate Certificate (40)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 1,364 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $61,572 | 361 |
| Business Administration & Management | $49,749 | 214 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $66,994 | 173 |
| Fire Protection | $69,090 | 87 |
| Accounting | $52,754 | 80 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | $64,639 | 59 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 58 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | $57,203 | 58 |
| Machinist | $43,945 | 53 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | $66,000 | 52 |
| Education, Other | Not reported | 49 |
| Computer Programming | $66,521 | 42 |
| Entrepreneurship | $49,388 | 39 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 32 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 30 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $59,299 | 26 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 25 |
| Plumbing | Not reported | 19 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 18 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 16 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $40,090 | 16 |
| Legal Support Services | $62,390 | 16 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 16 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 15 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 13 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 12 |
| Engineering Technology | Not reported | 11 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 11 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $49,183 | 11 |
| Communications Technology | Not reported | 9 |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 8 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 8 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 7 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 7 |
| Security & Protective Services | Not reported | 7 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Not reported | 7 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 4 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 4 |
| Agricultural Production | Not reported | 3 |
Show 9 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering Technology | Associate | 2 |
| Carpentry | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Agricultural Production | Associate | 1 |
| Ophthalmic & Optometric Support | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Public Health | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Public Health | Associate | 1 |
| Entrepreneurship | Associate | 1 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Communications Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Law Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in Florida
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Florida
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Florida
- Highest Earning Associate's Law Programs in Florida
- Highest Earning Associate's Agriculture Programs in Florida
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Florida
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs in Florida
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Law Programs
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