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Howard College, also referred to as HC, is located in Big Spring, Texas, United States. It was founded in the year 1945, and the first academic session began in 1946. HC is considered to be among the 50 fastest growing community colleges in the United States. Howard College has branch campuses in Lamesa and San Angelo. Degree and certificate programs are offered to students in diverse areas of study including business administration, accounting, law enforcement, health information technology, and child care.
The athletics department of Howard College fields men's and women's teams in basketball, rodeo, softball, and baseball. The teams are nicknamed the Hawks. The college is also home to clubs and organizations such as the Student Government Association (SGA).
The main campus of Howard College is in Big Spring, TX (a self-contained town). The school is a public school. Howard College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges.
In 2007-2008, the school had 3,329 enrolled students.
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
http://www.howardcollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 95 | general studies, history, social services, sign language translation |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 78 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Business and Management | 47 | business, marketing, accounting |
| Medical Support and Technology | 37 | dental hygienist, surgical tech, radiographer, medical assistant, respiratory care tech |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 34 | cosmetology, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 29 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and police, corrections |
| Office and Administration | 25 | administrative assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 23 | computer and info science |
| Engineering Technician | 15 | drafting, industrial tech |
| Family and Social Work | 8 | family studies, child development, adult development and aging |
| Medical Administration | 3 | medical records tech, medical transcription |
| Education and Teaching | 2 | education |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 1 | agriculture |
| Therapy and Counseling | 0 | psychology |
| Science | 0 | biology |
| Media | 0 | communication studies |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 0 | health and physical education |
Number of programs and degrees for Howard College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 211 | 32 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 179 | 24 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 7 | 9 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Howard College had a total enrollment of 3,329 students (1,488 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 34% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 26% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 91% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 31 % |
Howard College offers campus housing for 248 of its 1,488 (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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,072 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,772 |
| Room and board | $ 3,984 |
| Room charge | $ 1,050 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,217 |
| 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)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 63 | 74 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 8 | $50,520 | 9 | $51,626 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 27 | $45,266 | 14 | $40,409 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 35 | $46,467 | 26 | $46,719 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $54,687 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $46,286 | 6 | $45,510 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $38,811 | 13 | $39,756 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $36,895 | 25 | $38,648 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 28 | $40,982 | 48 | $41,142 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Western Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Western Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 71 | 45 | 116 |
| Basketball | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 34 | 30 | 64 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Child Development
Human Development and Family Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
History, General
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Social Sciences, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (for open-admission colleges) | 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 services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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