Cost of CBC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $13,032 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $2,916 |
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| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $5,226 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $7,144 |
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| Books and supplies | $2,600 |
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| Average net price after aid | $4,055 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $3,420 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $3,129 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $3,981 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $7,446 |
| $110,001+ | $11,904 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with CBC's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at CBC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (17)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Accounting and Related Services | 3 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 21 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 2 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 2 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 73 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 15 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Ground Transportation | 30 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 10 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 103 | — | $8,314 |
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians | 6 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 148 | — | $6,750 |
| Precision Metal Working | 111 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 6 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 8 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (20)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Accounting and Related Services | 6 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 21 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 10 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 3 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 1 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 5 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 6 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 8 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 53 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 14 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 536 | — | $9,064 |
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | — | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 4 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 125 | — | $9,500 |
| Security Science and Technology | 11 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How much does CBC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $13,032 a year (tuition and fees: $2,916 in-state, $5,226 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $4,055 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $3,420.
How much do CBC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $39,312 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 52nd of 61 similar colleges in Texas.
What is CBC's graduation rate?
39% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 40% of first-year students return for a second year.