Howard Community College

www.howardcc.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,864

2.22% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$10,085

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

8.52%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

9,566

28% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

26.4%

275 Graduates

About

Howard Community College is a higher education institution located in Howard County, MD. In N/A, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Howard Community College were N/A.

In 2020, 1,438 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Howard Community College. 60.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (532 degrees), 1.49 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (356 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Howard Community College is $3,864, which is $−4,116 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Howard Community College is $3,864, which is $−4,116 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,085.

In 2020, 48% of undergraduate students attending Howard Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 10% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,864

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Howard Community College was $3,864. The cost of tuition at Howard Community College is $−4,116 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

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

Average Net Price

$10,085

2020 Value

7.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Howard Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,085. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Howard Community College grew by 7.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Howard Community 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

$16,704

Room and Board

$2,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Howard Community College was of $16,704 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,400. The cost of room and board increased by 1.31% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

48%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

10%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

48% of undergraduate students at Howard Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a decline of 4% with respect to 2019, when 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Howard Community 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.

8.52%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Howard Community College was 8.52%, which represents 77 out of the 904 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 Community College has a total enrollment of 9,566 students. The full-time enrollment at Howard Community College is 2,683 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,883. This means that 28% of students enrolled at Howard Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Howard Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 31.6% White, 27.4% Black or African American, 13.1% Asian, 11% Hispanic or Latino, 6.43% Two or More Races, 0.199% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.146% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Howard Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (15%), followed by White Male (14.8%) and Black or African American Female (14.4%). 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

28%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Howard Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,566 students. The full-time enrollment at Howard Community College is 2,683 and the part-time enrollment is 6,883. This means that 28% of students enrolled at Howard Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 34.4% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

66%

2020 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 Community College was 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Howard Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
3,019
Black or African American
2,625
Asian
1,252

The enrolled student population at Howard Community College is 31.6% White, 27.4% Black or African American, 13.1% Asian, 11% Hispanic or Latino, 6.43% Two or More Races, 0.199% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.146% 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 44.5% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.2% 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, 498 students (5.21%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 308 more women than men received degrees from Howard Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Howard Community College is white (532 degrees awarded). There were 1.49 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (356 degrees).

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

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Howard Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (811 degrees awarded), Health (291 degrees), and Communication Technologies (4 degrees).

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 Community College are Registered nurses (1,307,084 people), Medical & health services managers (151,072 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (148,756 people), Pharmacists (132,028 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (119,605 people).

The most specialized majors at Howard Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (811 degrees awarded), Health (291 degrees), Communication Technologies (4 degrees), Human Sciences (14 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (18 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Howard Community College are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

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 Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,461,195 people), Elementary & secondary schools (377,485 people), Outpatient care centers (219,786 people), Offices of physicians (190,045 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (172,418 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Howard Community 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 Community College was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

565

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

873

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 565 degrees were awarded to men at Howard Community College, which is 0.647 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (873).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 245 degrees were awarded to men at Howard Community College in General Studies, which is 0.71 times less than the 345 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 345 degrees were awarded to women at Howard Community College in General Studies, which is 1.41 times more than the 245 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

12%

100% Completion Time

24%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 12% of students graduating from Howard Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 24% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 30% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (40%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Howard Community College is Female and Asian (40% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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, 2.18% of graduates (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
532 degrees awarded
Black or African American
356 degrees awarded
Asian
168 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Howard Community College is white (532 degrees awarded). There were 1.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (356 degrees).

3.34% of degree recipients (48 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
293 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
245 degrees awarded
White Male
239 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Howard Community College is white female (293 degrees awarded). There were 1.2 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (245 degrees).

Operations

Howard Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $11.5M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $615k (5.34%), compared to the 5.11% average return ($226k on $4.42M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2020, Howard Community College had a total salary expenditure of $119M. Howard Community College employs 73 Professors, 72 Associate professors, and 41 Assistant professors. Most academics at Howard Community College are Female Associate professors (49), Female Professors(46), and Male Professors (27).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Howard Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 100 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 84 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 73 employees.

Endowment

$11.5M

2020 Endowment

5.86%

growth from 2019

Howard Community College has an endowment valued at about $11.5M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Howard Community College grew 5.86% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $7.08M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Howard Community 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

$0 - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Howard Community College received $0 in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$56.8M

2020 Salaries

1.27%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Howard Community College paid a median of $56.8M in salaries, which represents 47.6% of their overall expenditure ($119M) and a 1.27% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2% growth from 2018 and a 4.24% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (43.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$16.2M

Instructional Salaries

200

Number of Employees

In 2020, Howard Community College paid a total of $16.2M to 200 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.98M (29.6%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

73 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

100 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Howard Community College were Professor with 73 employees; Associate professor with 72 employees; and Associate professor with 41 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Howard Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 100 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 84 employees; and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 73 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Associate professor
Female Professor
Male Professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Howard Community College was Female Associate professor with 49 employees, Female Professor with 46 employees, and Male Professor with 27 employees.

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