Gainful Employment Information Index

Gainful Employment Disclosure 2014 - 2015:

In compliance with federal Title IV regulations that require eligible academic programs to prepare students for gainful employment, the Dallas County Community College District provides information about occupations that DCCCD programs prepare you to enter for gainful employment, along with program costs and program placement/employment rates for the programs.

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Program Costs:

The cost of attendance figures provide an estimate of what it costs to attend DCCCD for a traditional nine-month academic year.

CAREER EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Accounting	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Advanced Technical Certificate in Professional Accountancy (formerly Accounting Advanced Technical Certificate) (formerly Accounting Advanced Technical Certificate)					X
Accounting Assistant Certificate	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Accounting Clerk Certificate	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Advanced Manufacturing/Mechatronics Technology	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Advanced Manufacturing/Mechatronics Technology Certificate (formerly Industrial Automation and Mechatronics Technology Certificate under Electronics/Computer Technology)			X		X
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Residential - Technician I Certificate		X	X
Residential - Technician III Level II Certificate		X	X
Auto Body Technology	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Auto Body Metal Technician Certificate			X
Auto Body Painter Certificate			X
Auto Body Shop Management Certificate			X
Auto Body Technology Certificate			X
Custom Auto/Street Rod Fabrication Certificate			X
Automotive Technology	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Electronics and Climate Controls Technician Certificate	X	X	X
Engine Repair and Performance Technician Certificate	X	X	X
Transmission Service Technician Certificate	X	X	X
Automotive Technology/Diesel and Heavy Equipment	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Preventive Maintenance Technician Certificate		X
Biotechnology	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Biotechnology Certificate				X
Business Administration	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Entrepreneurship Certificate				X
Human Resources Assistant Certificate		X	X	X	X	X	X
Business Office Systems and Support (formerly listed as Office Technology)	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Administrative Support Certificate	X		X	X		X	X
Office Assistant Certificate	X		X	X		X	X
Software Application Specialist Certificate	X		X	X		X	X
Cardiac Sonography (formerly Echocardiology Technology)	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Adult Cardiac Sonography Advanced Technical Certificate (formerly Echocardiology Technology Advanced Technical Certificate)				X
Pediatric Cardiac Sonography Advanced Technical Certificate (formerly Pediatric Echocardiology Technology Advanced Technical Certificate)				X
Child Development/Early Childhood Education (formerly Child Development)	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Administrative Certificate	X		X
Infant-Toddler Certificate EFC-Deactivated January 1, 2013, pending SACSCOC approval.			X
Intervention Specialist Certificate EFC-Deactivated January 1, 2013, pending SACSCOC approval.			X
School-Age Caregiver Certificate EFC-Deactivated January 1, 2013, pending SACSCOC approval.			X
Teaching Careers (formerly Early Childhood Training Certificate)	X		X
Commercial Building Performance Technology	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Continuous Commissioning Advanced Technical Certificate		X
Energy Management, Energy Efficiency, and Commissioning Certificate		X
Green Energy in Buildings Certificate		X
Commercial Music	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Music Business and Entrepreneurship Certificate (formerly Music Retailing Certificate)		X
Performing Musician Certificate		X
Recording Technology Certificate (One-Year Certificate)		X
Recording Technology Certificate (Two-Year Certificate)		X
Computer Aided Design and Drafting	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Architectural Drafting Certificate			X		X
CAD/CAM-CNC Certificate			X		X
Computer-Aided Design Advanced Operator Certificate			X		X
Computer-Aided Design Operator Certificate			X		X
Computer Graphics	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Computer Graphics Certificate		X				X
Computer Graphics Specialist Certificate		X				X
Computer Information Technology (Networking Security Awards)	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Convergence Technology Intern Certificate NLC-Closed September 1, 2014.				X		X
Convergence Technology Technician Certificate NLC-Closed September 1, 2014.				X		X
Information Security Certificate NLC-Closed September 1, 2014.	X		X	X		X
Networking Associate Certificate	X			X	X	X	X
Networking Professional Certificate				X		X	X
Networking Support Certificate	X	X		X	X	X	X
SQL Server Certificate						X	X
System i Developer Assistant Certificate (formerly System I Support)				X
System i Developer Certificate (formerly System I Technician)				X
UNIX Administrator/Cloud Computing Certificate (formerly UNIX Administrator Certificate) NLC-Closed September 1, 2014.	X					X
UNIX System Administrator Certificate							X
Computer Information Technology (PC Support Awards)	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Help Desk/User Support Technician Certificate	X	X	X	X		X	X
Personal Computer Specialist Certificate	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Personal Computer User Certificate	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Technology Support Certificate (formerly Personal Computer Technician)	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Computer Information Technology (Programming Awards)	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
DBA Certificate				X		X
Programmer Level 1 Certificate EFC-Deactivated January 1, 2013, pending SACSCOC approval;	X		X	X		X	X
Software Programmer/Developer Assistant Certificate EFC-Deactivated January 1, 2013, pending SACSCOC approval;	X		X	X		X	X
Visual Studio Developer Certificate EFC-Deactivated January 1, 2013, pending SACSCOC approval; NLC-Closed September 1, 2014.	X		X	X		X
Visual Studio Enterprise Developer Certificate (formerly Solution Developer Certificate) NLC-Closed September 1, 2014.	X					X
Visual Studio Professional Developer Certificate (formerly Application Developer Certificate) NLC-Closed September 1, 2014.	X					X
Computer Information Technology (Web/Internet Services Awards)	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Basic Web Production Certificate EFC-Deactivated January 1, 2013, pending SACSCOC approval.			X			X
Open Source Certificate NLC-Closed September 1, 2014.	X					X
Web Developer Specialist Certificate EFC-Deactivated January 1, 2013, pending SACSCOC approval;	X		X			X
Web Development Certificate	X
Web Production and Design Certificate EFC-Deactivated January 1, 2013, pending SACSCOC approval.			X			X
Conflict Management	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Conflict Management Specialist Certificate NLC-Closed September 1, 2014.				X		X
Construction Technology	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Residential Construction Certificate						X
Commercial Construction Certificate						X
Criminal Justice	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Basic Criminal Justice Certificate		X	X		X
Criminal Digital Forensic Investigations Technician Certificate			X
Criminal Forensics Certificate			X
Criminal Justice Certificate (30 hours)		X	X		X
Criminal Justice Certificate (45-46 hours)		X	X		X
Diagnostic Medical Sonography	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Diagnostic Medical Sonography AAS				X
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Advanced Technical Certificate				X
Digital Forensics	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Digital Forensic Analyst Advanced Technical Certificate							X
Digital Media Technology (formerly Digital Imaging Technology)	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
3D Animation Certificate EFC-Closed September 1, 2014.			X
Digital Photography Certificate			X
Digital Pre-Press Certificate (formerly Electronic Pre-Press Certificate)			X
Multimedia Certificate			X
Electrical Technology	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Electrical Construction Certificate						X
Electrical Technology Certificate						X
Electronic Commerce	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Business Specialist Certificate EFC, NLC-Closed September 1, 2014.			X			X
Entrepreneur Certificate EFC, NLC-Closed September 1, 2014.			X			X
Technology Specialist Certificate EFC, NLC-Closed September 1, 2014.			X			X
Electronic Telecommunications	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Electronic Telecommunications Certificate EFC-Closed September 1, 2014.			X
Technical Platform Certificate (16 hours)			X
Wireless Communications Technology Certificate EFC-Closed September 1, 2014.			X
Electronics/Computer Technology	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Basic Electronics Technology Certificate			X
Computer Hardware Technician Certificate EFC-Closed September 1, 2014.			X
Emergency Medical Services	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Credential for Critical Care Professionals Enhanced Skills Certificate	X
Emergency Medical Technician Basic Certificate	X
Paramedicine Level I Certificate BHC-Closed January 1, 2015.	X
Paramedicine Level II Certificate	X
Engine Technology	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Marine/Small Engine Technology Certificate (formerly Marine Technology Certificate)		X
Motorcycle Technology Certificate		X
Engineering Technology	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
CNC/CAD/CAM Certificate (formerly CAD/CAM Certificate)							X
Electronics Technology Certificate							X
Integrated Circuit Layout Certificate RLC-Deactivated January 1, 2013, pending SACSCOC approval.							X
Fashion Design	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Theatrical Costume Design Certificate				X
Fire Protection Technology	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Fire Arson/Investigation Certificate				X
Fire Science Certificate				X
Food and Hospitality Institute	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Bakery/Pastry Certificate				X
Basic Culinary Skills Certificate				X
Certified Food and Hospitality Manager Certificate				X
Food and Hospitality Service Certificate				X
Geographic Information Systems Technology	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Geographic Information Systems Engineering Assistant Certificate (formerly Geographic Information Systems Technology Certificate) EFC-Closed September 1, 2014.			X
Geographic Information Systems Technician Certificate	X
Interior Design	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Interior Design Advanced Technical Certificate				X
International Business and Trade	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Import-Export Certificate							X
International Business and Trade Certificate							X
Internet Development Technologies	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Advanced Web Application Development Certificate				X
Interactive Media Development Certificate				X
Internet Marketing Certificate				X
OS Administration Certificate				X
Web Application Development Certificate				X
Web Site System Administration Certificate				X
Invasive Cardiovascular Technology	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Advanced Technical Certificate				X
Logistics Technology	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Logistics Technology Certificate NLC-Closed September 1, 2014.						X
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Certificate NLC-Closed September 1, 2014.						X
Magnetic Resonance Imaging	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Advanced Technical Certificate				X
Management	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Management Certificate	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Supervisor Certificate		X	X	X	X	X	X
Marketing Careers	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Customer Service Representative Certificate (Business Marketing)	X	X
Sales Marketing Associate Certificate	X	X
Visual Merchandising Assistant Certificate				X
Medical Assisting	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Medical Assisting Certificate				X
Medical Front Office	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Medical Front Office Assistant Certificate	X
Medical Front Office Medical Coder Certificate	X
Mortgage Banking	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Financial Services Professional Certificate						X
Designate Certificate						X
Multimedia Technology	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Animator Level II Certificate							X
Internet Communications Level I Certificate							X
Internet Communications Level II Certificate							X
Multimedia Developer Level I Certificate							X
Multimedia Developer Level II Certificate							X
Visual Design Level I Certificate							X
Visual Design Level II Certificate							X
Office Technology (see also Business Office Systems and Support)	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Administrative Support Certificate	X		X	X		X	X
Office Assistant Certificate	X		X	X		X	X
Software Application Specialist Certificate	X		X	X		X	X
Paramedic	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Paramedic Certificate				X
Radiologic Sciences	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Computed Tomography Advanced Technical Certificate	X
Vascular Interventional Advanced Technical Certificate	X
Real Estate	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Facilities Management Administrator Certificate NLC-Closed September 1, 2014.						X
Real Estate Certificate		X				X
Systems Maintenance Technician and Administrator Certificate NLC-Closed September 1, 2014.						X
Renewable/Sustainable Energy	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Renewable/Sustainable Energy Technician Certificate (Solar and Wind Turbine Technician Options)			X
Residential Building Performance Technology	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Rater/Building Performance Specialist (formerly Rater Certificate)		X
Semiconductor Manufacturing	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Operator Certificate							X
Small Business Academy	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Small Business Academy Certificate				X
Social Work	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Gerontology Certificate			X
Human Services Certificate			X
Substance Abuse Counseling	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Mental Health/Substance Abuse Prevention Certificate			X
Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate			X
Surgical Technologist	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Surgical Technologist Certificate ECC-Closed September 1, 2014.				X
Travel, Exposition and Meeting Management	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Certificate in Meetings							X
Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism (formerly Certificate in Tourism and Destination Management)							X
Veterinary Technology	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Large Animal Assisting Certificate		X
Small Animal Assisting Certificate		X
Video Technology	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Animation and Visual Effects Certificate (formerly Animation and Special Effects Certificate)						X
Audio Visual Specialist Certificate						X
Visual Communications	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Visual Communications Certificate	X
Web Design and Development Certificate	X
Web Design and Graphics Certificate	X
Vocational Nursing	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Vocational Nursing Certificate				X
Welding Technology	BHC	CVC	EFC	ECC	MVC	NLC	RLC
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Certificate			X		X
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Certificate			X		X
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Certificate			X		X