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The main campus of Howard College is in Big Spring, Texas (a self-contained town). The school is a public school. Howard College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to personal services and beauty and cosmetology.
Howard College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges.
In 2005, Howard College had 2,721 enrolled students.
Many students at the school live in campus housing. Howard College makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Howard College belong to the Western Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Howard College
1001 Birdwell Lane
Big Spring, TX 79720
General Phone: (432) 264-5000
Admissions Phone: (432) 264-5149
Financial Aid Phone: (432) 264-5194
http://www.howardcollege.edu
Howard College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 83 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Business And Management | 75 | business, accounting, marketing |
| Liberal Arts | 51 | general studies, sociology, sign language translation, history, English |
| Medical Support And Technology | 37 | dental hygienist, medical assistant, surgical tech, respiratory care tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 34 | computer and info science, computer programming, computer networking |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 33 | cosmetology, manicurist |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 23 | criminal justice and police, corrections, criminal justice and safety |
| Engineering Technician | 17 | drafting, industrial tech |
| Family And Social Work | 15 | child development, family studies |
| Education And Teaching | 14 | education |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 13 | agriculture |
| Science | 11 | biology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 8 | psychology |
| Office And Administration | 8 | administrative assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 6 | medical records tech |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 3 | health and physical education |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Media | 2 | communication studies |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Howard College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 257 | 33 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 159 | 24 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 22 | 10 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Howard College had a total enrollment of 2,721 students (1,608 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 28% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 96% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 36 % |
| Part-Time | 29 % |
Howard College offers campus housing for 240 of its 1,608 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Big Spring, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Admissions Phone Number: (432) 264-5149
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,560 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,200 |
| Room and board | $ 3,524 |
| Room charge | $ 850 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,150 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,330 |
Financial Aid:
Howard College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 357400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (432) 264-5194
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 66 | 61 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $47,242 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 27 | $43,883 | 9 | $32,403 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 32 | $44,408 | 12 | $37,293 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $46,269 | 3 | $51,628 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $41,592 | 10 | $42,027 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $38,578 | 16 | $41,020 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $33,770 | 20 | $35,242 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 34 | $38,551 | 49 | $39,517 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Western Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Western Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 26 | 13 | 39 |
| Basketball | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| Baseball | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| All Other Sports | 11 | 8 | 19 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Human Development and Family Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Howard College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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