Cost of CJC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $18,096 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $4,710 |
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| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $7,140 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $5,515 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,339 |
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| Average net price after aid | $9,076 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $8,878 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $7,641 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $8,625 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $9,665 |
| $110,001+ | $16,331 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with CJC's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at CJC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (18)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 92 | $48,073 | $9,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 30 | $19,493 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 3 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 5 | — | — |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 12 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 14 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 20 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 4 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 15 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | — | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 27 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 60 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 438 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 46 | — | — |
| Real Estate | 40 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 23 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (27)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 99 | $66,055 | $13,250 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 37 | $40,962 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 635 | $29,891 | $6,858 |
| Agriculture | — | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 4 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 11 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 1 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 10 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | — | — |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 7 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | — | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 23 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | — | — | — |
| Sociology | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 5 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How much does CJC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $18,096 a year (tuition and fees: $4,710 in-state, $7,140 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $9,076 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $8,878.
How much do CJC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $42,396 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 34th of 160 similar colleges in Texas.
What is CJC's graduation rate?
37% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 67% of first-year students return for a second year.