Howard Payne University

Brownwood, TX · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

Howard Payne University is a private nonprofit institution in Brownwood, Texas, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 713 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $48,376 ten years after enrollment, which is 19% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 29.5%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $26,793, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.81x. The average net price after financial aid is $23,627 per year. The most popular programs include Business Administration & Management, Secondary Education, Criminology, Sports & Fitness, and Teacher Education.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$48,376
Graduation Rate
29.5%
Median Debt
$26,793
Average Net Price
$23,627
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.51x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.81x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
713
Admission Rate
67.4%
Average SAT
1026
Retention Rate
51.7%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$34,982
Out-of-State Tuition
$34,982
Pell Grant Rate
44.3%
Federal Loan Rate
69.3%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$24,043
Income $30K–$48K
$21,423
Income $48K–$75K
$25,917
Income $110K+
$24,182

Student Demographics

Women
39.1%
White
49.5%
Black
9.7%
Hispanic
29.6%
Asian
0.6%
Two or More Races
5.1%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
54.7%

Accreditations

Programs (28)

Bachelor (16)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Secondary Education $56,101 19
Criminology Not reported 14
Sports & Fitness Not reported 13
Business Administration & Management $54,795 13
Teacher Education Not reported 10
Biology Not reported 6
Health Services Not reported 6
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 4
Political Science Not reported 4
Registered Nursing Not reported 4
Marketing Not reported 4
Communications Not reported 3
Bible/Biblical Studies Not reported 3
Theological and Ministerial Studies Not reported 3
Psychology Not reported 3
History Not reported 3

Master (3)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Administration & Management Not reported 23
Theological and Ministerial Studies Not reported 7
Sports & Fitness Not reported 3
Show 9 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor 2
Finance Bachelor 2
Engineering Mechanics Bachelor 1
Non-Professional Legal Studies Bachelor 1
English Language & Literature Bachelor 1
Liberal Arts & Sciences Bachelor 1
Religion Bachelor 1
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries Associate 1
Social Work Bachelor 1

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