Howard College
Big Spring, Texas · Public · 1,611 undergraduates
Of 12 programs with reported earnings, 11 leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 41 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $4,301 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,056 |
| $48k to $75k | $7,068 |
| $75k to $110k | $9,934 |
| $110k and up | $12,329 |
| All families (average) | $6,147 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $50,103 | +$15,294 | clears the bar | $7,700 | 0.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $88,935 | +$54,126 | clears the bar | $12,062 | 0.2 yrs |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $23,568 | -$11,241 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Associate's Degree | $49,287 | +$14,478 | clears the bar | $9,690 | 0.7 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $45,139 | +$10,330 | clears the bar | $7,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $77,012 | +$42,203 | clears the bar | $8,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $35,601 | +$792 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $75,720 | +$40,911 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $70,345 | +$35,536 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $45,025 | +$10,216 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $70,141 | +$35,332 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $68,723 | +$33,914 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 24% of students receive Pell grants · 35% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.