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Associate
Degree

Community colleges often partner with local businesses and organizations to offer job training that meets employment needs in the area. They usually offer two-year degrees like Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Applied Science. The cost for these degree programs is about one-third of the cost of a university degree. Also, community colleges have open enrollment, which means that anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent may enroll. 

Basic Requirements:

  •  High school transcript or HSE degree, formerly called a GED. Transcripts show the grade for each class taken by the student and the overall grade-point average.
  •  College application form. Most community colleges do not have a fee for applying.
  •  The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment measures a students readiness for college-level work. The results of this assessment are used to determine course placement.

Helpful Websites

Community Colleges in Texas

  • U.S. News & World Report’s listing of community colleges in Texas. Users can use the search feature to find information about community colleges throughout Texas and the United States.

Texas Association of Community Colleges

  • TACC is a nongovernmental organization that serves public community college districts in Texas. Users can learn more about community colleges by viewing explainer videos and student success stories.

Community Colleges in Texas: All 60+ Schools

  • Learn more about the variety of community colleges in Texas. Take a college quiz, request information, and learn about career resources from Best Colleges.

2026 Best Community Colleges in Texas

  • Niche has developed a useful tool to help users find the community college that is right for them. Search for the right program at the right school, while reading reviews on and learning more about the community colleges in Texas.
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