At a glance
Average net price
$6,147
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
35.1%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
1,611
In-state tuition
$2,766
Out-of-state tuition
$6,716
Cost of attendance
$13,858
Median earnings (10y)
$38,382
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (37%), social sciences (14%), trades & services (13%).
- STEM10%
- Health37%
- Business11%
- Humanities & arts13%
- Social sciences14%
- Trades & services13%
- Health professions37.2%~599 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business11.4%~183 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Education10.4%~168 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts10.3%~166 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~126 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering tech5.2%~84 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~52 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science2.5%~40 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology2.3%~37 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~27 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~25 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~22 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Agriculture1.2%~20 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~17 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering0.9%~15 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.8%~12 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English0.6%~10 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication0.3%~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.1%~2 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
30 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 204 | $26,211 | $14,233 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 140 | $60,762 | $17,261 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 137 | $21,303 | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Associate's | 102 | $25,365 | $10,317 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | Associate's | 101 | — | $14,650 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 84 | $40,962 | $14,461 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 52 | $49,238 | $17,647 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Associate's | 40 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 40 | $22,406 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 34 | — | $13,278 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 28 | — | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | Undergraduate certificate | 28 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 26 | $51,215 | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 23 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 23 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Associate's | 22 | — | — |
| Agriculture, General. | Associate's | 21 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 20 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Associate's | 19 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Associate's | 18 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Associate's | 17 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 15 | $40,424 | $12,085 |
| Engineering, General. | Associate's | 13 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Associate's | 13 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Associate's | 9 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Associate's | 7 | — | — |
| History. | Associate's | 7 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | Undergraduate certificate | 6 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Undergraduate certificate | 6 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Associate's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Howard College
Howard College is a mid-sized institution located in Big Spring, Texas, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 1,611 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Education.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Howard College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $6,147 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $2,766 for in-state students and $6,716 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $13,858 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 35.1%, a average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $38,382 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Howard College confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Education. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (37% of credentials), social sciences (14% of credentials), trades & services (13% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Big Spring, Texas (town), Howard College draws students from across Texas and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Howard College
Q.How much does Howard College cost?
The average net price at Howard College is $6,147 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $13,858.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Howard College?
Howard College has a 6-year graduation rate of 35.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Howard College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Howard College graduate earns $38,382 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Howard College?
Published tuition is $2,766 in-state and $6,716 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Howard College located?
Howard College is located in Big Spring, Texas (ZIP 79720).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Howard College at their official website.