Howard College
Big Spring, TX · Public · Associate degree-granting
Howard College is a public institution in Big Spring, Texas, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 1,611 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $38,382 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 35.4%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $9,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.04x. The average net price after financial aid is $6,147 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services, Business, and Health Services Administration & Management.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,382
Graduation Rate
35.4%
Median Debt
$9,500
Average Net Price
$6,147
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.12x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.04x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,611
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
70.6%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$2,766
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,716
Pell Grant Rate
23.7%
Federal Loan Rate
8.7%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$4,301
Income $30K–$48K
$6,056
Income $48K–$75K
$7,068
Income $110K+
$12,329
Student Demographics
Women
65.7%
White
39.2%
Black
4.5%
Hispanic
50.5%
Asian
0.7%
Two or More Races
2.7%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
42.3%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (39)
Associate (19)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $50,103 | 94 |
| Registered Nursing | $88,935 | 69 |
| Business | $45,139 | 58 |
| Health Services Administration & Management | $49,287 | 44 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $75,720 | 30 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 26 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $45,025 | 22 |
| Agriculture | Not reported | 18 |
| Dental Support Services | $70,345 | 12 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 11 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 11 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 9 |
| Biology | Not reported | 8 |
| Social Work | Not reported | 7 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 6 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Not reported | 4 |
| History | Not reported | 4 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 3 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (11)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $23,568 | 68 |
| Practical Nursing | $77,012 | 41 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 21 |
| Business | Not reported | 15 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $35,601 | 14 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $70,141 | 12 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 11 |
| Construction Engineering Technology | Not reported | 10 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 5 |
| Agricultural Business | Not reported | 3 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $68,723 | Not reported |
Show 9 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Communications | Associate | 1 |
| Educational Assessment | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Construction Engineering Technology | Associate | 1 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Associate | 1 |
| Chemistry | Associate | 1 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Associate | 1 |
| Music | Associate | 1 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs in Texas
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Texas
- Most Affordable Colleges in Texas
- Best ROI Colleges in Texas
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges in Texas
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