Cost of AC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $15,231 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $3,430 |
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| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $6,490 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $6,964 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
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| Average net price after aid | $7,315 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $6,908 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $7,523 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $6,981 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $9,402 |
| $110,001+ | $14,577 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with AC's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at AC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (19)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 21 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 13 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 36 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 15 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 21 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 17 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 68 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 23 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 20 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 17 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 116 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 103 | — | — |
| Human Services | 17 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 589 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 107 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 102 | — | — |
| Real Estate | 53 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 55 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (28)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 378 | $25,830 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 7 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 68 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 9 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 88 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 1 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 13 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 7 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 38 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 13 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 14 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 4 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 19 | — | — |
| Engineering | 1 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 6 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 6 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 26 | — | — |
| Human Services | 12 | — | — |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 13 | — | — |
| Music | 2 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 22 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 112 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 17 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 37 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How much does AC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $15,231 a year (tuition and fees: $3,430 in-state, $6,490 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $7,315 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $6,908.
How much do AC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $37,609 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 52nd of 160 similar colleges in Texas.
What is AC's graduation rate?
30% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 55% of first-year students return for a second year.