Dallas College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Dallas College at a glance

• 43,869

  students enrolled

• 12,102

  degrees and certificates a year

• 32%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $3,214

  average net price a year

  Tuition $4,050 in state, $6,000 out of state

• $35,493

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $41,714

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  84% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Dallas College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Dallas College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Dallas County, where the college is.

• 5,325

  open professional jobs

• 461

  entry level

  26 say no experience is needed

• 11%

  ask for AI skills

  590 jobs

• 4.2%

  unemployment in Dallas County

  2026-09 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $74,149

  median household income

  Dallas County

• 39%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.7% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, computer & information sciences, which lead to finance (664 open), sales (573 open), operations (683 open), marketing (207 open), human resources (213 open), strategy (70 open).

Hiring most: Amazon (143), Texas Instruments (97), Mckesson (77), Shield AI (76), Celestica (69), CHRISTUS Health (68), 7-Eleven (65), National Life Group (60).

What they hire for: Engineering (1,102), Operations (683), Finance (664), Sales (573), Data & Analytics (337), Legal (215). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas.

• Workforce Solution Greater Dallas - Pleasant Grove Workforce CenterDallas · 469-687-3400 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Workforce Solutions Greater DallasGarland · 972-276-8361 · Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
• Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas - Grand PrairieGrand Prairie · 972-264-5881 · Monday thru Friday 8:00 to 5:00
• Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas - IrvingIrving · 972-573-3500 · M-F 8am-5pm
• Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas - Red Bird Workforce CenterDallas · 972-709-5377 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas - RedbirdDallas · 972-709-5377 · M-F 8am-5pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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• The University of Texas at AustinAustin · 42,855 students
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Common questions

How big is Dallas College?

Dallas College enrolls about 43,869 students and is a public 4-year institution in Dallas, Texas. It awards about 12,102 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Dallas College?

32% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Dallas College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $35,493 six years after entry and $41,714 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Dallas College offer AI or data science degrees?

Dallas College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Dallas College?

5,325 open professional jobs are listed in Dallas County, 461 of them entry level and 26 saying no experience is needed. Amazon has the most openings.