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Public 2 Year

Howard College

Big Spring, Texas

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Overview

Enrollment

4,264
Howard College overview
Location Big Spring, Texas
Online howardcollege.edu
School Type Public 2 Year
Setting Remote Town
Howard College overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad
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Howard College, located in Big Spring, Texas, is a public community college established in 1945. Known for its broad vocational and technical training programs, the college serves students from its primary campus in Big Spring and additional locations in San Angelo, Lamesa, and SWCID (SouthWest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf). Howard College occupies a small-town setting within the West Texas region, approximately 40 miles east of Midland. While the college's campus may not be characterized by a single architectural style, it provides a practical and accessible environment tailored to the educational mission. Howard College offers a variety of associate degrees and certification programs, with popular majors including Nursing, Welding Technology, and Allied Health Professions. The institution is recognized for an open admissions policy, facilitating access to higher education for a diverse student body. Housing is available for students on the Big Spring campus, contributing to a supportive environment for academic and personal growth. While Howard College is not predominantly known for its athletic programs, it does offer intercollegiate sports, with teams competing under the name Hawks.

Howard College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  995 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,269 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $4,020 plus fees of $260.

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Annual Cost to Attend

In District Resident Tuition

$2,460
In District Costs for Howard College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,690
Other Fees$260
Room and Board $5,090
Other Expenses Budget$4,627
Total One Year Cost$14,127

Texas Resident Tuition

$4,020
In State Costs for Howard College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,690
Other Fees$260
Room and Board $5,090
Budget for Other Expenses$4,627
Total One Year Cost$15,687

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$34,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Howard College students
Subject Percent of Class
Liberal Arts and Humanities 43%
Health Professions 23%
Business 8%
Personal and Culinary Services 7%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 6%

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Last updated February 24, 2024