Austin Community College District is a public 2-year college in Austin, Texas with 30,189 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $2,445 a year after grants and graduates 19% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Austin Community College District acceptance rate and admissions
Austin Community College District has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Austin Community College District tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $2,550 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $10,590 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $12,055 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $2,445 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $2,445 a year after grants and scholarships, $9,610 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Austin Community College District's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Austin Community College District graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 19% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
- Former students earned a median of $47,658 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $11,750 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 25% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Austin Community College District majors and what graduates earn
Austin Community College District awarded bachelor's degrees in 2 fields recently.
All 2 majors at Austin Community College District
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 60 | $93,631 | n/a | $17,999 |
| Computer Programming | 30 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Trade and career programs at Austin Community College District
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welding | Certificate | 297 | $46,183 | $46,613 | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 162 | $52,872 | $55,045 | $12,943 |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 107 | $77,255 | $72,051 | $9,721 |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 98 | $62,073 | $75,034 | $14,625 |
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 38 | $53,196 | $69,017 | $14,625 |
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 33 | $44,285 | $57,381 | $14,758 |
| Welding | Associate degree | 30 | $46,036 | $69,185 | n/a |
| Electrician | Certificate | 22 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Paralegal | Associate degree | 20 | $47,135 | $58,598 | $22,910 |
| Culinary arts | Associate degree | 19 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Associate degree | 19 | $58,517 | $64,174 | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Certificate | 18 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Associate degree | 17 | $84,882 | $71,867 | n/a |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Associate degree | 17 | $45,801 | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Paralegal | Certificate | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Carpentry | Certificate | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 11 | $38,710 | n/a | n/a |
| Construction trades | Certificate | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 30,189 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 58% women, 43% men
- 19 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Austin Community College District?
No. Austin Community College District has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Austin Community College District cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $2,550 for in-state students and $10,590 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $2,445 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Austin Community College District?
19% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.
How much do Austin Community College District graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $47,658 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.