McLennan Community College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

McLennan Community College at a glance

• 5,668

  students enrolled

• 1,713

  degrees and certificates a year

• 39%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $5,051

  average net price a year

  Tuition $3,720 in state, $5,430 out of state

• $32,591

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $39,163

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  85% working

What students study

AI and data programs

McLennan Community 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 McLennan Community College

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

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• 228

  open professional jobs

• 36

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  6 jobs

• 4.3%

  unemployment in McLennan County

  2026-08 · down 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $63,888

  median household income

  McLennan County

• 36%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.7% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, security & protective services, which lead to clinical (4 open), finance (14 open), sales (18 open), operations (30 open), marketing (7 open), human resources (6 open).

Hiring most: Baylor University (51), SpaceX (36), L3HARRIS Technologies (25), Harris Health Strategic Fund (10), Howmet Aerospace (4), Knauf North America (4), Magnolia Oil & Gas (4), Michels (4).

What they hire for: Engineering (79), Operations (30), Sales (18), Finance (14), Administration (8), Fundraising & development (8). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

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Common questions

How big is McLennan Community College?

McLennan Community College enrolls about 5,668 students and is a public 2-year institution in Waco, Texas. It awards about 1,713 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at McLennan Community College?

39% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do McLennan Community College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $32,591 six years after entry and $39,163 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does McLennan Community College offer AI or data science degrees?

McLennan Community 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 McLennan Community College?

228 open professional jobs are listed in McLennan County, 36 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Baylor University has the most openings.