Dallas College
Public two-year college in Dallas, TX that costs an average of $16,414 a year after financial aid and graduates 24% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$16,414
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
24%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$44,572
PublicLarge city43,869 undergraduates
Cost of Dallas College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $23,698 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $2,970 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $7,500 |
| Books and supplies | $2,900 |
| Average net price after aid | $16,414 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $15,704 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $15,522 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $16,529 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $19,802 |
| $110,001+ | $22,795 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Dallas College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 24% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 67% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $40,453 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $44,572 |
| Rank in Texas (earnings) | 25th of 61 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $9,686 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $110 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 25% |
| Students with federal loans | 5.2% |
Majors and programs at Dallas College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 235 | — | $12,018 |
Certificate programs (46)
Associate's degree programs (61)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 624 | $75,798 | $11,017 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 107 | $74,888 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 266 | $72,171 | $10,500 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 90 | $62,779 | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 99 | $55,699 | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 46 | $53,020 | — |
| Computer Programming | 96 | $52,536 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 96 | $50,835 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 152 | $48,670 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 448 | $46,858 | $13,875 |
| Legal Support Services | 102 | $46,619 | $9,328 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 113 | $44,607 | — |
| Business/Commerce | 378 | $42,157 | $7,250 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 315 | $40,589 | $14,596 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 146 | $39,478 | $10,461 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 10,702 | $35,754 | $9,627 |
| Social Work | 66 | $35,712 | $16,274 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 562 | $27,723 | $11,424 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 19 | — | — |
| Apparel and Textiles | 30 | — | — |
| Architecture | 8 | — | — |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 1 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 17 | — | — |
| Biology | 51 | — | — |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 42 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 2 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 5 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 13 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 4 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 26 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 33 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 69 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 72 | — | — |
| Data Processing | 67 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 55 | — | $12,936 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 55 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 20 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 2 | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 6 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 7 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 9 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 1 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 99 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 14 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 40 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 3 | — | — |
| International Business | 6 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | — | — | — |
| Marketing | 5 | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 48 | — | $18,181 |
| Music | 30 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 24 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 29 | — | — |
| Psychology | 79 | — | — |
| Real Estate | 34 | — | — |
| Sociology | 20 | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | 12 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Texas
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Star College System | The Woodlands | $15,874 | — | $44,187 |
| Tarrant County College District | Fort Worth | $3,775 | — | $45,883 |
| Houston City College | Houston | $4,575 | — | $42,369 |
| Austin Community College District | Austin | $2,445 | — | $47,658 |
| Collin County Community College District | McKinney | $10,747 | — | $50,928 |
| El Paso Community College | El Paso | $6,869 | — | $39,679 |
| San Jacinto Community College | Pasadena | $1,807 | — | $47,048 |
| San Antonio College | San Antonio | $5,010 | — | $43,816 |
About Dallas College
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Dallas, TX |
| Setting | Large city |
| Undergraduates | 43,869 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 22 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Website | dallascollege.edu/pages/default.aspx ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Dallas College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $23,698 a year (tuition and fees: $2,970 in-state, $7,500 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $16,414 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $15,704.
How much do Dallas College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $44,572 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 25th of 61 similar colleges in Texas.
What is Dallas College's graduation rate?
24% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 67% of first-year students return for a second year.