Howard Payne University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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713
students enrolled
151
degrees and certificates a year
28%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$23,627
average net price a year
Tuition $29,522
$38,212
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$48,376
median earnings, 10 years after entry
89% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 28% | 42 |
| Education | 19% | 29 |
| Parks, recreation & fitness | 11% | 16 |
| Theology | 9% | 14 |
| Social sciences | 9% | 14 |
AI and data programs
Howard Payne University 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 Payne University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Brown County, where the college is.
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5
open professional jobs
2
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
4.2%
unemployment in Brown County
2026-08 · down 0.1 points from a year earlier
$55,305
median household income
Brown County
31%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.6% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, social sciences, which lead to finance (1 open), sales (1 open), operations (1 open).
Hiring most: Advance Onboarding Solutions (1), Astound (1), City of Brownwood, TX (1), Elara Caring (1), Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (1).
What they hire for: Clinical (1), Engineering (1), Finance (1), Operations (1), Sales (1). Clinical jobs
Job search help near campus
- Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas- BrownwoodBrownwood · 800-457-5633 · Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Howard Payne University?
- Howard Payne University enrolls about 713 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Brownwood, Texas. It awards about 151 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Howard Payne University?
- 28% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Howard Payne University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $38,212 six years after entry and $48,376 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Howard Payne University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Howard Payne University 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 Payne University?
- 5 open professional jobs are listed in Brown County, 2 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Advance Onboarding Solutions has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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