- Change your career!
Change your life!
The College of Health Care Professions is a great place for working adults to enhance their current careers, or help themselves find new career pathways to better lives. We also train high school graduates to enter in the exciting high demand Healthcare industry.
Our programs are focused and centered on empowering you with the skills you need to enter the expanding and rewarding Healthcare Industry. Learn only what you need to gain employment in your particular field, so you can get certified and enter the job market faster. - Cardiac Sonography - Associates
- Dental Assistant - Certificate
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associates
- Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist w/ MA Skills - Certificate
- Medical Assistant - Certificate
- Medical Coding & Billing - Certificate
- Nursing (LVN to ADN) - Associates
- Surgical Technology - Associates
-
Vocational Nursing - Certificate
The College of Health Care Professions also features: - Financial aid for those who qualify
- Job placement assistance to graduates
- Tutorials for all programs
- Convenient day and evening classes
- Four convenient locations
-
Friendly customer service oriented staff
If you feel you`re ready to forge a new direction in your life with better career options in the rewarding Healthcare industry, don`t hesitate to find out more about The College of Health Care Professions today!
School Highlights
The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest serves 4,530 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 4,530 students
- Private-state tuition: $19,800
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 36:1
- Minority enrollment: 87%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Programs offered
School Overview
The teacher population of 126 teachers has declined by 32% over five years.
The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
126 staff
73 staff
Number of Programs Offered
22
8
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest has grown by 41% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 36:1 has increased from 20:1 over five years.
The The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest diversity score of 0.67 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,530 students
4,221 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
4,530 students
869 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
421 students
365 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,530 students
837 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
44%
47%
% Black
34%
13%
% White
13%
25%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
71%
19%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
8%
24%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,400
$31,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $17,000 is more than the state average of $13,749.
Private State Tuition Fees
$19,800
$13,749
Tuition Notes
Competitive and varies across campuses. Please view the official documents for specifics.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
83%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,630
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,550
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
93%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest cost?
The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest's private state tuition is approximately $19,800.
What is the acceptance rate of The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest?
The acceptance rate of The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 93%.
What is The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest's ranking?
The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Most Programs Offered.
In what neighborhood is The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest located?
The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest is located in the Central Northwest neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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