Alvin Community College (Alvin)
Public two-year college in Alvin, TX that costs an average of $5,533 a year after financial aid and graduates 29% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$5,533
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
29%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$49,073
PublicLarge suburb3,342 undergraduates
Cost of Alvin
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $11,184 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $1,906 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $4,402 |
| Books and supplies | $2,163 |
| Average net price after aid | $5,533 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $4,618 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $4,562 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $5,821 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $6,700 |
| $110,001+ | $9,130 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Alvin's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 29% |
|---|---|
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $40,450 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $49,073 |
| Rank in Texas (earnings) | 11th of 61 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $6,250 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $71 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 25% |
| Students with federal loans | 3.8% |
Majors and programs at Alvin
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (25)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 201 | $62,838 | $5,250 |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | 134 | $50,230 | — |
| Legal Support Services | 28 | $35,252 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 27 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 85 | — | — |
| Biology | 6 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 197 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 8 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | — | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 8 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 21 | — | — |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 29 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 102 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 36 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 63 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 8 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 10 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 47 | — | — |
| Music | 7 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 47 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 11 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 87 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 22 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (34)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 143 | $81,547 | $8,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 105 | $71,400 | $8,064 |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | 68 | $49,678 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 706 | $37,892 | $4,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 1 | — | — |
| Biology | 13 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 149 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 3 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | — | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 18 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 6 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 28 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 12 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 32 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 2 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 8 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 6 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 98 | — | — |
| History | 5 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 6 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 24 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 13 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 25 | — | — |
| Music | 9 | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | 3 | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 7 | — | — |
| Psychology | 49 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 25 | — | — |
| Sociology | 2 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 5 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 60 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Texas
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Mainland | Texas City | $447 | — | $45,131 |
| Texas Southmost College | Brownsville | $2,957 | — | $45,936 |
| Kilgore College | Kilgore | $6,362 | — | $41,097 |
| Temple College | Temple | $4,922 | — | $42,191 |
| Navarro College | Corsicana | $15,500 | — | $41,527 |
| Wharton County Junior College | Wharton | $4,608 | — | $49,217 |
| Odessa College | Odessa | $5,895 | — | $47,174 |
| Victoria College | Victoria | $1,900 | — | $43,404 |
About Alvin
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Alvin, TX |
| Setting | Large suburb |
| Undergraduates | 3,342 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 19 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Website | alvincollege.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Alvin cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $11,184 a year (tuition and fees: $1,906 in-state, $4,402 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $5,533 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $4,618.
How much do Alvin graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $49,073 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 11th of 61 similar colleges in Texas.
What is Alvin's graduation rate?
29% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length.