Economic Impact

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ At the heart of Dallas College’s mission is supporting the economy of Dallas County by providing a skilled, professional workforce of the future.

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The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex has the sixth-largest economic output in the country and continues to see growth far exceeding national averages with jobs increasing by 6.3%, or about 232,000 jobs, between 2015-20.

Dallas College actively contributes to the viability and success of our region. With an annual student population of 125,000, an employee community of more than 6,000, and an operational spending budget of $422 million, Dallas College has a total annual economic impact of nearly $4 billion.

 
Dallas College has a total annual economic impact of nearly $4 billion.
 
 

We invite you to explore what Dallas College offers to the industries and businesses in the area.

One out of every 49 jobs in Dallas County is supported by the activities of Dallas College and its students, with​ the 40-year ROI on a Dallas College associate degree being more than $1 million in earnings.

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Your success is our success and we take pride in providing services and resources to the business partners of our region.