Dallas College

Dallas, Texas · Public, 4-year

At a glance

Average net price

$3,214

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

32.3%

Admission rate

Not available

Undergrad size

43,869

In-state tuition

$2,730

Out-of-state tuition

$6,900

Cost of attendance

$9,704

Median earnings (10y)

$41,714

Admissions

SAT average
Not available
ACT midpoint
Not available
Retention
66.7%
Locale
City

Programs breakdown

25 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (44%), trades & services (18%), business (12%).

  • STEM12%
  • Health9%
  • Business12%
  • Humanities & arts44%
  • Social sciences6%
  • Trades & services18%

Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.

Specific majors offered

40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Associate's10,542$28,082$11,000
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate1,085$32,833$9,508
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Undergraduate certificate1,057$35,855$17,452
Accounting and Related Services.Undergraduate certificate617$37,478$12,500
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Associate's596$59,159$17,187
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Associate's566$21,425$12,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Associate's530$38,923$15,016
Data Processing.Undergraduate certificate522$30,429$10,718
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Undergraduate certificate467$30,005$15,997
Computer Programming.Undergraduate certificate413$19,107
Business/Commerce, General.Associate's398$32,515$10,500
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate342$14,047
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Associate's317$33,859$11,457
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Undergraduate certificate291$72,895$14,500
Precision Metal Working.Undergraduate certificate281
Real Estate.Undergraduate certificate260$32,083$17,063
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate247$55,999$12,269
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).Undergraduate certificate240$35,983$9,720
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Associate's237$60,486$17,352
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate216$41,234$11,000
Culinary Arts and Related Services.Undergraduate certificate180$28,379$9,218
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.Associate's151$16,040
Legal Support Services.Associate's133$42,571$17,294
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.Undergraduate certificate132$10,470
Design and Applied Arts.Associate's127$19,732$11,835
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Undergraduate certificate118$26,423
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.Associate's115$40,898$7,959
Accounting and Related Services.Associate's113$39,246$14,527
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.Undergraduate certificate106
Graphic Communications.Associate's102$21,770
Computer Software and Media Applications.Undergraduate certificate102$11,211
Data Processing.Associate's101
Computer Programming.Associate's99$21,908
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.Undergraduate certificate99$78,192
Design and Applied Arts.Undergraduate certificate98
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Associate's96$38,110$12,549
Business/Commerce, General.Undergraduate certificate93
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.Associate's91$35,867$13,164
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations.Undergraduate certificate87
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Bachelor's84

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.

About Dallas College

Dallas College is a very large institution located in Dallas, Texas, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 43,869 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Business, Health professions.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at Dallas College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $3,214 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $2,730 for in-state students and $6,900 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $9,704 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 32.3%, a average completion outcome. 66.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $41,714 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

Dallas College confers degrees and certificates across 25 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Business, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (44% of credentials), trades & services (18% of credentials), business (12% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.

Admissions

Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.

Location & campus

Set in Dallas, Texas (city), Dallas College draws students from across Texas and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.

Frequently asked questions about Dallas College

Q.How much does Dallas College cost?

The average net price at Dallas College is $3,214 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $9,704.

Q.What is the graduation rate at Dallas College?

Dallas College has a 6-year graduation rate of 32.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How much do Dallas College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Dallas College graduate earns $41,714 per year.

Q.What is tuition at Dallas College?

Published tuition is $2,730 in-state and $6,900 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is Dallas College located?

Dallas College is located in Dallas, Texas (ZIP 75215).

Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Dallas College at their official website.