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Howard College

Big Spring, TXPublicTown Setting
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Accept Rate
N/A
$6,147
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.6K
Students
Small campus body
$32,428
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Howard College is a public institution located in the town setting of Big Spring, TX. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
1.6K (Small)
Predominant Degree
Associate's
Locale / Setting
Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences37% of degrees
Business & Marketing11% of degrees
Biological Sciences2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,935
Earnings 5yr: $78,014
Debt: $17,261
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $77,012
Earnings 5yr: $68,575
Debt: $14,461
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,720
Earnings 5yr: $60,214
Debt: $17,647
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,345
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $70,141
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $12,085
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $68,723
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,103
Earnings 5yr: $41,694
Debt: $14,233
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,287
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $14,650
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,139
Earnings 5yr: $41,219
Debt: $10,317
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,025
Earnings 5yr: $41,556
Debt: $13,278
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $35,601
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $23,568
Earnings 5yr: $18,734
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agricultural Business and Management.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agriculture, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
American Sign Language.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
American Sign Language.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$6,147
In-State Tuition$2,766
Out-of-State Tuition$6,716
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

24%
Pell Grants
9%
Take Loans
42%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$32,428
+18% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$38,382

Completion Signals

35%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
71%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$6,250
Est. Monthly Payment
$68/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

28%
Men
72%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 28% men and 72% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
51%
Part-Time Share
46%
Avg Family Income
$33,493
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