Collin County Community College District combines exceptional affordability with accessible educational pathways. As an Opportunity Builder institution, the college maintains median debt of just $7,500 while serving 41.0% first-generation students, creating sustainable financial outcomes for diverse student populations seeking workforce entry or transfer opportunities.
Around the national average, balancing typical earnings outcomes with exceptional debt management
With excellent performance, reflecting exceptionally low debt levels and controlled net prices
With above average performance, reflecting meaningful enrollment of first-generation and transfer students
With well above average outcomes, indicating strong economic advancement for the student populations served
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Exceptional affordability leadership
Collin County Community College District ranks #379 nationally in Azimuth's composite analysis, performing at the 81.1st percentile with well above average outcomes. Located in McKinney, Texas, this large public community college demonstrates exceptional affordability performance, ranking in the 91.3rd percentile nationally.
The institution serves 16.2% Pell-eligible students and 41.0% first-generation students, with 51.8% transfer students, reflecting its mission as an accessible entry point to higher education. Despite typical earnings outcomes around the national average, graduates maintain exceptionally low debt levels at $7,500 median, ranking in the 87.0th percentile for debt management.
This combination of strong affordability, above-average access, and well above average mobility outcomes places Collin County Community College District in the Opportunity Builder quadrant, where institutions prioritize educational access while delivering solid economic pathways for diverse student populations.
Collin County Community College District delivers exceptional value through affordability leadership and controlled debt management. With a median debt of just $7,500, the institution ranks in the 87.0th percentile nationally for low debt burdens, creating a favorable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.15.
Graduates earn $48,701 ten years after enrollment, around the national average at the 45.0th percentile. The earnings range spans from $26,534 at the 25th percentile to $72,591 at the 75th percentile, reflecting diverse career pathways and program choices.
Students seeking affordable post-secondary education with strong debt management outcomes. Well-suited for first-generation students (41.0%) and transfer students (51.8%) looking for accessible higher education pathways.
As an Opportunity Builder institution, Collin County Community College District serves diverse student populations while maintaining exceptional affordability performance at the 91.3rd percentile nationally.
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Collin County Community College District offers comprehensive community college programming, though specific program-level earnings data is not available in federal reporting systems for this analysis. Community colleges typically provide associate degrees and certificates across diverse fields including healthcare, business, technology, and liberal arts transfer programs.
The institution's role as a transfer pathway is reflected in the 51.8% transfer student population, indicating strong articulation relationships with four-year institutions. The 21.8% completion rate aligns with community college sector patterns, where completion includes both degree attainment and successful transfer to four-year institutions.
For students seeking specific program outcomes and career pathways, prospective students should consult directly with the institution's academic departments and transfer counseling services.
Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
Collin County Community College District demonstrates exceptional affordability leadership, with costs significantly below peer institutions and national averages. In-state tuition of $1,864 and out-of-state tuition of $5,614 establish the foundation for accessible higher education.
The average net price of $8,986 compares favorably to the peer median of $14,170, representing $5,184 in annual savings for students. Net prices vary by family income from $7,260 for lowest-income families to $14,142 for highest-income families, demonstrating progressive pricing that supports access across economic backgrounds.
This cost structure reflects the community college mission of providing affordable pathways to workforce preparation and four-year transfer opportunities. The substantial gap between sticker prices and peer institutions, combined with controlled net pricing, positions the institution as an affordability leader that removes financial barriers to post-secondary education while maintaining academic quality and transfer pathways.
Collin County Community College District graduates demonstrate steady earnings progression over time. Median earnings grow from $38,984 six years after enrollment to $43,497 at eight years and $48,701 at ten years, representing 24.9% growth from the six-year mark.
These outcomes reflect data from 6,458 graduates in the ten-year cohort, providing reliable outcome measures. While earnings performance ranks around the national average at the 45.0th percentile, graduates achieve these outcomes with minimal debt burden.
The institution generates earnings that are $3,321 below expectations compared to similar students nationally, placing it at the 41.3rd percentile for earnings uplift. However, this is offset by exceptional debt management, with median debt of $7,500 ranking in the 87.0th percentile nationally.
Low-income graduates earn $38,600, ranking in the top 50% nationally for this population. The earnings distribution from $26,534 to $72,591 demonstrates varied pathways, with many graduates likely transferring to four-year institutions or entering workforce roles with minimal financial burden.
