Howard Payne University
Brownwood, Texas · Private, nonprofit · 713 undergraduates
All 4 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 45 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $24,043 |
| $30k to $48k | $21,423 |
| $48k to $75k | $25,917 |
| $75k to $110k | $23,412 |
| $110k and up | $24,182 |
| All families (average) | $23,627 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $54,795 | +$19,986 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $54,344 | +$19,535 | clears the bar | $17,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $56,101 | +$21,292 | clears the bar | $24,467 | 1.1 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $35,357 | +$548 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 44% of students receive Pell grants · 28% 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.