Howard College

https://www.howardcollege.edu

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,310

0% growth from 2018

2019 Average Net Price

$5,047

After Financial Aid

2017 Student Loan

13.3%

Default Rate

2019 Enrolled Students

4,293

27.9% Full-Time

2018 Graduation Rate

28.8%

95 Graduates

About

Howard College is a higher education institution located in Howard County, TX. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Howard College were .

In 2019, 690 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Howard College. 66.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (319 degrees), 1.03 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (311 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Howard College is $2,310, which is $−5,514 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,824).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Howard College is $2,310, which is $−5,514 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,824).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,047.

In 2019, 68% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 8% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$2,310

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at Howard College was $2,310. The cost of tuition at Howard College is $−5,514 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,824).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Howard College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,047

2019 Value

9.18%

1 Year Growth

In 2019 Howard College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,047. Between 2018 and 2019, the average net price of Howard College grew by 9.18%.

This chart compares the average net price of Howard College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$5,631

Room and Board

$1,253

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Howard College was of $5,631 in 2019. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,253. The cost of room and board increased by 4.28% between 2018 and 2019. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.79% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Howard College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

68%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

68% of undergraduate students at Howard College received grants or loans in 2019. This represents a growth of 4.62% with respect to 2018, when 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Howard College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

13.3%

2017 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2017 the default rate for borrower's at Howard College was 13.3%, which represents 45 out of the 339 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Howard College has a total enrollment of 4,293 students. The full-time enrollment at Howard College is 1,197 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,096. This means that 27.9% of students enrolled at Howard College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Howard College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 49.6% Hispanic or Latino, 41.7% White, 2.84% Black or African American, 2.56% Two or More Races, 0.978% Asian, 0.419% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.116% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Howard College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (38.2%), followed by White Female (23.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (13.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

27.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Howard College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,293 students. The full-time enrollment at Howard College is 1,197 and the part-time enrollment is 3,096. This means that 27.9% of students enrolled at Howard College are enrolled full-time compared with 34.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Howard College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

43%

2019 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Howard College was 43%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (61%), Howard College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Howard College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
2,131
White
1,791
Black or African American
122

The enrolled student population at Howard College is 49.6% Hispanic or Latino, 41.7% White, 2.84% Black or African American, 2.56% Two or More Races, 0.978% Asian, 0.419% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.116% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44% White, 26.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 53 students (1.23%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2019, 222 more women than men received degrees from Howard College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Howard College is white (319 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (311 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Howard College is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Howard College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (35 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (205 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (38 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Howard College are Registered nurses (1,389,257 people), Medical & health services managers (154,072 people), Other managers (147,078 people), Police officers (140,555 people), and Pharmacists (134,904 people).

The most specialized majors at Howard College are Engineering Technologies (35 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (205 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (38 degrees), Precision Production (14 degrees), and Health (195 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Dentists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Howard College are Dentists, Surgeons, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Physicians, and Real estate brokers & sales agents

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Howard College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,492,726 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (363,884 people), Elementary & secondary schools (354,164 people), Outpatient care centers (242,044 people), and Offices of physicians (226,435 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Howard College.

Most Common

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Howard College was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Howard College according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

234

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

456

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 234 degrees were awarded to men at Howard College, which is 0.513 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (456).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at Howard College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 60 degrees were awarded to men at Howard College in General Studies, which is 0.414 times less than the 145 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 145 degrees were awarded to women at Howard College in General Studies, which is 2.42 times more than the 60 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

18%

100% Completion Time

29%

150% Completion Time

In 2019, 18% of students graduating from Howard College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 29% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Howard College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (69.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.05% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
319 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
311 degrees awarded
Black or African American
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Howard College is white (319 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (311 degrees).

0.145% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

Hispanic or Latino Female
224 degrees awarded
White Female
200 degrees awarded
White Male
119 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Howard College is hispanic or latino female (224 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (200 degrees).

Operations

Howard College has an endowment valued at nearly $6.1M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $270k (4.42%), compared to the 5.92% average return ($255k on $4.3M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2019, Howard College had a total salary expenditure of $38.8M. Howard College employs 57 Instructors, 28 Associate professors, and 25 Assistant professors. Most academics at Howard College are Female Instructors (30), Male Instructors(27), and Female Associate professors (16).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Howard College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 50 employees, Management, with 40 employees, and Service with 23 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$6.1M

2019 Endowment

4.75%

decline from 2018

Howard College has an endowment valued at about $6.1M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The endowment of Howard College declined 4.75% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.8M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Howard College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.39M - Federal
$353k - State
$87.3k - Local

As of 2019, Howard College received $1.39M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $353k from state grants and contracts, and $87.3k from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$14.6M

2019 Salaries

3.33%

growth from 2018

In 2019, Howard College paid a median of $14.6M in salaries, which represents 37.5% of their overall expenditure ($38.8M) and a 3.33% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.31% growth from 2017 and a 1.4% growth from 2016.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.6M (44.7% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.68M

Instructional Salaries

118

Number of Employees

In 2019, Howard College paid a total of $5.68M to 118 employees working as instructors, which represents 39% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (30.7%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

57 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

50 Employees

In 2019, the most common positions for instructional staff at Howard College were Instructor with 57 employees; Associate professor with 28 employees; and Associate professor with 25 employees.

In 2019, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Howard College were Office and Administrative Support with 50 employees; Management with 40 employees; and Service with 23 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
Female Associate professor

In 2019, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Howard College was Female Instructor with 30 employees, Male Instructor with 27 employees, and Female Associate professor with 16 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Howard College.

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