Howard College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
Howard College at a glance
1,611
students enrolled
648
degrees and certificates a year
35%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$6,147
average net price a year
Tuition $4,320 in state, $5,770 out of state
$32,428
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$38,382
median earnings, 10 years after entry
82% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 34% | 223 |
| Liberal arts & general studies | 14% | 94 |
| Business & management | 11% | 73 |
| Personal & culinary services | 11% | 68 |
| Engineering technologies | 6% | 37 |
AI and data programs
Howard College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Howard College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Howard County, where the college is.
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15
open professional jobs
0
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
4.5%
unemployment in Howard County
2026-08 · up 0.2 points from a year earlier
$71,457
median household income
Howard County
35%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.8% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, engineering technologies, which lead to clinical (2 open), finance (1 open), operations (1 open), human resources (4 open).
Hiring most: Delek US (6), Veterans Health Administration (4), Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (2), Enhabit (1), PNC Financial Services Group (1), Prosperitybankusa (1).
What they hire for: Human Resources (4), Clinical (2), Engineering (2), Finance (1), Operations (1). Human Resources jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Permian Basin Workforce Development Board.
- Workforce Solutions Permian Basin Big SpringBig Spring · 432-263-8373 · Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (Closed 12pm-1pm for Lunch)
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Howard College?
- Howard College enrolls about 1,611 students and is a public 2-year institution in Big Spring, Texas. It awards about 648 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Howard College?
- 35% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Howard College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $32,428 six years after entry and $38,382 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Howard College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Howard College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Howard College?
- 15 open professional jobs are listed in Howard County, 0 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Delek US has the most openings.
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