Howard College is an institute of higher learning located in the Texas town of Big Spring. Currently, Howard College serves a student body of a little over 4600 which is divided between about 1500 full time students and some 3100 part time students.
Howard College offers affordable prices for its services. In-state students can expect to pay about $2700 a year for their classes, while out of state tuition amounts to an annual cost of roughly $4100.
Howard College offers many student resources including help with applying for financial aid. Students can rest easy with Howard College’s 101 guide to financial aid.
Among the academic programs offered at Howard College are majors as diverse as business/office automation technology and data entry, marketing and marketing management, communication studies, computer and information services security, general human development and family studies, general health and physical education, and many, many more.
Howard College offers a number of quality varsity sports programs, including baseball, softball, basketball, and even rodeo for the aspiring cattle wranglers of the athletic world.
Prospective students will be pleased to learn that Howard College offers both on campus housing and meal program plans, which cover up to 19 meals per week, greatly cutting down the amount of ramen noodles students will need to rely on to stave off hunger. Another feature of Howard College is the professional daycare service it provides for students who have small children.
To learn more about the programs and services that are available to students of Howard College, visit their website here.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $5,400. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are:
- State Residents: $2,300-$2,800
- Out-of-State: $5,200-$6,204
- Part-time students are charged:
- State Residents: $67-$80 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $160-$190 per credit unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 88% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 86% | $5,088 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 15% | $3,829 |
Admissions, Academics, & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Howard College may provide services like:
- Distance learning
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work
- Day care for children
Graduation & Transfer Rates
Many community colleges are not only a source of technical or career training but also a stepping stone for students to transfer-out to a 4-year college, therefore we have included both graduation and transfer rates below and how this school compares against other community colleges in Howard County and community colleges in Texas as a whole.
| Howard County Junior College | Howard County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 18.2% | 13.4% | 16.5% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 18.6% | 18.2% | 20.8% |
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
Campus: Howard College
- Dental Hygienist Program
- Accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (since 1982)
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
- Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 1978)
- Find all the other nursing programs in Texas
Campus: San Angelo
- Radiology Technician Program
- Accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (since 2009)
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Howard College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
- Agricultural Business and Management (C)
- Agriculture (A)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Business and Marketing Studies
- Commerce (A, C)
- Business Administration (A)
- Data Entry Technology (C)
- Administrative Assistant (C)
- Accounting
Communication Technology
- Graphic Communications
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (A)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer (A, C)
- Computer and Information Systems Security
- Web Management and Webmaster
Education
- Secondary Education (A)
- Middle School Teacher (A)
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Engineering
- Pre-Engineering (A)
Engineering Technology
- Industrial Technology (C)
- Construction Engineering Technology (A, C)
- Computer Aided Design (CAD) (A, C)
English Language and Literature
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Child Development (A, C)
- Family Studies (A)
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (A)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (C)
- Dental Hygienist (A)
- EMT & Paramedic (A, C)
- Radiologic Technology (A)
- Respiratory Therapy (A)
- Surgical Technologist (C)
- Health Information and Medical Records Technology (A)
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Transcription
History
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
Personal and Culinary Services
- Cosmetology (A, C)
- Nail Technician (C)
- Cosmetology, Barber and Nail Instructor (C)
- Facial Treatment Specialist
Precision Production
- Welding (C)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
- Sports Medicine (A)
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (A)
- Police Science (C)
- Law and Justice Administration (A)
- Corrections Officer (A)
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Other Community Colleges Nearby
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Howard College.
- Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf in Big Spring, TX (4 miles away)
- Midland College in Midland, TX (41 miles away)
- Western Texas College in Snyder, TX (43 miles away)
- Odessa College in Odessa, TX (61 miles away)
- South Plains College in Levelland, TX (106 miles away)