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Howard College
Howard College
BIG SPRING, TX . 2 Year 4.0
#1407 in Best Colleges in America
1001 BIRDWELL LN BIG SPRING, TX 79720

Overview

Howard College, located in Howard County, Texas, USA, was founded in 1945 as a public community college dedicated to providing quality education and skills training. The college offers a wide variety of associate degree and vocational certificate programs in business, nursing, education, and technical fields designed to provide students with opportunities for transfer or employment. Howard College's programs are designed to emphasize practice and application, and provide a wealth of student support services, including academic counseling, career planning and community involvement. The school's campus is beautifully landscaped and well-equipped, providing students with excellent learning and living conditions. FGCU is committed to being the starting point for student success by nurturing the whole person.

Rankings

  • 490

    #490 in Best Community Colleges in America

  • 3

    #3 6 in Best Community Colleges in Texas

  • Best Community Colleges in America 490 of 922

Academics

  • B Professors
  • BValue
  • B+Diversity
  • ASafety
  • BStudent Life
  • B Location

Majors

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    111 Graduates
  • Business
    81 Graduates
  • Nursing
    70 Graduates
  • Cosmetology
    39 Graduates
  • Pre-Medicine Studies
    39 Graduates
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
    35 Graduates
  • Construction Engineering Technician
    33 Graduates
  • Dental Hygiene
    30 Graduates
  • Information Science
    26 Graduates
  • Licensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN)
    25 Graduates

Admissions

  • Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $6,780
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    86%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    31%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    84%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,027 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    3,023
  • Undergrads Over 25
    16%
  • Pell Grant
    52%
  • Varsity Athletes
    12%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    16:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    NJCAA Division I

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