Howard College
Big Spring, TX · Public · offers Associate's degrees
—Acceptance rate
$6,147Average net price / year
35%Graduation rate
$38,382Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$9,500Median debt at graduation
1,611Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $2,766
- Out-of-state tuition
- $6,716
- Total cost of attendance
- $13,858
- Room & board
- $6,064
- Books & supplies
- $1,690
- Average net price
- $6,147
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $4,301
- $30–48k
- $6,056
- $48–75k
- $7,068
- $75–110k
- $9,934
- $110k+
- $12,329
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- —
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 35%
- First-year retention
- 71%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $32,428
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $38,382
- Median debt (graduates)
- $9,500
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 24%
- Students with federal loans
- 9%
Programs: what graduates earn
12 of 53 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Undergraduate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 12 | $50,508 | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 41 | $44,111 | $8,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 14 | $27,268 | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 68 | $13,529 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $68,723 | — |
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 69 | $74,542 | $12,062 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 30 | $57,122 | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 12 | $54,428 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 94 | $36,240 | $7,700 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 22 | $33,724 | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 44 | $18,922 | $9,690 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 58 | $45,139 | $7,000 |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,611
- Part-time
- 46%
- Women / men
- 72% / 28%
- White
- 39%
- Hispanic
- 50%
- Black
- 5%
- Asian
- 1%
- International
- 0%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 25:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $51,804 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 100%
- Accreditor
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Website
- www.howardcollege.edu
- Also known as
- Howard County Junior College
Most popular fields
- Agriculture – 2% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 2% of degrees
- Personal & Culinary Services – 9% of degrees
- Education – 8% of degrees
- Engineering Technologies – 4% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 7% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
How much does Howard College cost?
The average net price after grants is $6,147 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $2,766 and the full cost of attendance is $13,858.
How much do Howard College graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $38,382 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
35% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Big Spring
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest College for the Deaf Big Spring, TX · Public · 47 students |
$2,458 | — | 40% | $38,382 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.