Howard College is a public community college located in Big Spring, TX. It offers 53 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Howard College is $4,626 for Texas residents and $6,076 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Texas public community colleges' average ($7,199).

The school has 4,264 students, which is higher than Texas community collleges' average (3,006). In addition, 1,134 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 25 to 1, which is higher than the average ratio (20 to 1) of Texas community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Howard College. Then, we compare its costs to Texas community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance -
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$4,626$6,076
Books & Supplies$1,690
On-Campus Living Costs$10,465
Off-Campus Living Costs$13,446
Average Financial Aid$2,754
Cost of Attendance$16,781$18,231
After Financial Aid$14,027$15,477
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Howard College$4,626$6,076
Public Community Colleges in Texas$4,332$7,199
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Howard College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs1835NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Agricultural Business and ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Speech Communication and RhetoricNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer and Information Sciences5 completers
11 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist64 completers
NOT OFFERED
Facial Treatment Specialist/FacialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail InstructorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Educational/Instructional TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 23 completers
NOT OFFERED
Secondary Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Pre-EngineeringNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child DevelopmentNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
English Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 94 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
MathematicsNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Health and Physical Education/FitnessNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
ChemistryNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
PsychologyNOT OFFERED 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED 22 completers
NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Social WorkNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Social SciencesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Visual and Performing ArtsNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre ArtsNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
MusicNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 12 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant14 completers
1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)10 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical StudiesNOT OFFERED 44 completers
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 69 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training41 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business/Commerce8 completers
58 completers
NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
AccountingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
HistoryNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 4,264 students at Howard College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,561 male students and 2,489 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total4,0501,0273,023
Male Students1,5613631,198
Female Students2,4896641,825

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 4,264 total students, 2,008 students enrolled through distance learning (1,134 students enrolled exclusively and 874 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment4,264
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,134
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses874
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses2,256

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Howard College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address1001 Birdwell Lane, Big Spring, TX
Phone432-264-5000
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$4,626
Out-of-State$6,076
Student Population »4,264 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »27%
Transfer-out Rate9%
Retention Rate63% (Full-time)
45% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$2,754
Students to Faculty25:1 (4.00%)