Hillsborough College (HCC)
Public certificate school in Tampa, FL that costs an average of $3,594 a year after financial aid and graduates 35% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$3,594
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
35%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$45,697
PublicLarge city21,472 undergraduates
Cost of HCC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $10,995 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $2,506 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $9,111 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $12,780 |
| Books and supplies | $1,560 |
| Average net price after aid | $3,594 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $3,588 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $4,755 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $2,561 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $10,995 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with HCC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 35% |
|---|---|
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $39,823 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $45,697 |
| Rank in Florida (earnings) | 16th of 134 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $10,500 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $119 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 48% |
| Students with federal loans | 53% |
Majors and programs at HCC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 22 | — | — |
Certificate programs (51)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 136 | $76,329 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 343 | $66,099 | $6,829 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 2,793 | $56,307 | $8,750 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 773 | $52,343 | $7,106 |
| Fire Protection | 124 | $50,706 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 63 | $45,421 | $9,111 |
| Precision Metal Working | 115 | $43,242 | — |
| Computer Programming | 91 | $43,082 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 182 | $42,801 | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 30 | $39,975 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 66 | $39,943 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 457 | $39,185 | $20,165 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 6 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 28 | — | — |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | 16 | — | — |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | — | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 10 | — | — |
| Carpenters | 2 | — | — |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians | 19 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 95 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 21 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 94 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 51 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 4 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 39 | — | — |
| Education, Other | 61 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 97 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 34 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 13 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 28 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 31 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 100 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 5 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | — | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 9 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 8 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 36 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 53 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 30 | — | — |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 42 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 3 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 10 | — | — |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions | 1 | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | 45 | — | — |
| Public Health | 2 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 57 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 22 | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 18 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (37)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 23 | $72,315 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 458 | $70,391 | $15,750 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 239 | $69,990 | $13,750 |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions | 88 | $59,146 | $12,739 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 87 | $46,826 | $13,250 |
| Legal Support Services | 55 | $43,672 | $14,788 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 18 | $42,040 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 113 | $40,325 | $14,995 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 165 | $39,726 | $13,750 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 34 | $38,611 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 5,125 | $35,779 | $9,750 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 4 | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 17 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | 17 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 3 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 53 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 6 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 50 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 21 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 17 | — | — |
| Data Science | 3 | — | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 13 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 17 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 3 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 18 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 28 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 6 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 41 | — | $16,930 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 8 | — | — |
| Public Health | 1 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 22 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 29 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Florida
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole State College of Florida | Sanford | $3,904 | — | $47,074 |
| Valencia College | Orlando | $9,264 | — | $45,388 |
| Miami Dade College | Miami | $3,814 | — | $45,444 |
| College of Central Florida | Ocala | $12,950 | — | $42,070 |
| Atlantic Technical College | Coconut Creek | $14,033 | — | $46,435 |
| Florida Gateway College | Lake City | $4,420 | — | $43,859 |
| Manatee Technical College | Bradenton | — | — | $43,412 |
| Sheridan Technical College | Hollywood | $8,092 | — | $44,207 |
About HCC
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Tampa, FL |
| Setting | Large city |
| Undergraduates | 21,472 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 23 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Website | hccfl.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does HCC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $10,995 a year (tuition and fees: $2,506 in-state, $9,111 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $3,594 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $3,588.
How much do HCC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $45,697 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 16th of 134 similar colleges in Florida.
What is HCC's graduation rate?
35% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length.