Is Howard College worth it?
Howard College is a public, two-year institution in Big Spring, Texas (small town). It awarded 651 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, business and general studies.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$40,190
Median earnings 4 years after
$50,818
Median earnings 10 years after
$38,382
Average net price
$6,147
Completion rate
35%
Completions (2024)
651
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
1,611
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $36,240 | $50,103 | 117 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $74,542 | $88,935 | 80 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $50,508 | $70,141 | 28 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $57,122 | $75,720 | 22 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $13,529 | $23,568 | 20 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate | $54,428 | $70,345 | 19 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate | $33,724 | $45,025 | 17 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $27,268 | $35,601 | 16 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Associate | $18,922 | $49,287 | 16 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $44,111 | $77,012 | 16 |
| Agriculture, General | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Graphic Communications | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 89 |
| General Studies | Associate | 67 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | 64 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 56 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 51 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | Associate | 47 |
| Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | Associate | 31 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | Associate | 21 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Associate | 20 |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 15 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 43% | 2,633 |
| Retail Trade | 10% | 592 |
| Educational Services | 7% | 419 |
| Public Administration | 6% | 382 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4% | 265 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 4% | 264 |
| Finance and Insurance | 4% | 231 |
| Manufacturing | 4% | 218 |
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Sources: federal figures for Howard College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Texas. Counts under 10 are not published.
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