Tarrant County College District

Yes, TCC is online, with about 18% of its student body enrolled in distance-only education, according to NCES data. It offers approximately three-dozen online programs for associate degrees and job-readiness certificates students can complete 100% remotely. TCC’s online associate degrees help students prepare for entry-level work in the job market and four-year degrees. Certificates and awards help students quickly develop the targeted skills employers demand without earning a degree, though they can be earned through TCC’s online degree programs.

Examples of TCC’s online associate degrees include accounting information management, entrepreneurship and small business, marketing, and information technology.

To answer the question as to whether TCC has good schools, it may be helpful to look at its rankings. On OnlineU, TCC ranks as #2 for Best Online Community Colleges in Texas. College Scorecard data shows it costs about 30% less to attend TCC than other two-year schools, and median earnings for graduates are about 10% more than these other schools. 

TCC also has a favorable institutional accreditation status. TCC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctorate degrees, and certificates. This accreditation status signifies that SCASCOC finds TCC's financial practices sound and its academic programming meets federal quality standards. Six industry-specific agencies programmatically accredit TCC for various programs, such as healthcare. 

To provide the most trustworthy results, OnlineU only includes accredited online institutions on its site. 

TCC is known for being one of the 20 largest higher education institutions in the U.S. and the seventh-largest college or university in Texas. According to TCC's website, TCC’s South Campus has the largest opening day enrollment of any community college in the nation, welcoming 4,772 students. Its campuses are in Forth Worth, Arlington, Hurst, and online. 

TCC is also known for its diversity as a Hispanic-serving institution. College Scorecard data shows 36% of TCC’s student body identifies as Hispanic, 31% as White, 17% as Black, and 7% as Asian. This diversity can help foster an enriching classroom experience as students are encouraged to share various, unique perspectives.

TCC’s associate degrees in fire protection, registered nursing, vehicle maintenance/repair, and allied health professions provide the highest earnings for graduates. Median annual salaries range from approximately $61,300 to $77,980. However, none of these degrees are available online. 

To potentially gain some perspective, OnlineU's proprietary Salary Score ranks colleges by how much their alumni earn compared to graduates with the same degree nationwide. TCC’s online associate degrees in computer and information sciences, accounting, and business administration have healthy salary scores of 93, 81, and 75, respectively.

According to College Scorecard, TCC has a 100% acceptance rate due to its open admission policy. An open admission policy helps level the playing field and makes applying less competitive because it means students don’t have to take entrance exams or have high GPAs to apply. However, placement exams may be required to determine writing and math competency.

It’s unknown what GPA you need to get into TCC. However, it may be as low as 2.0 due to its open admission policy. A school’s admission policy and GPA requirements are always something to consider when picking a college. If you’re unsure of the requirements when you start applying to college, an admission advisor can help you.

Although individual degree programs may have additional requirements, TCC’s admission requirements for new students are straightforward and generally include the following:

• A free application
• Official high school transcripts or GED
• Official college transcripts, if transferring credits
• Official military transcripts, if applicable
• Proof of residency, if living in Texas, to determine cost per credit
• Evidence of a meningococcal meningitis vaccination if under 22

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