International Business at Houston Community College
Ranked 5th of 5 certificate (under 1 year) programs in International Business by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for International Business (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.
Graduates of Houston Community College's certificate (under 1 year) program in International Business earn a median $43,722 one year after graduating, rising to $44,398 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 16% below the national median of $52,839 for this field, ranking 5th of 5 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
Will the degree pay for itself?
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