Howard Community College

www.howardcc.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,834

2024 Average Net Price

$11,468

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

8,643

25.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

24%

160 Graduates

About

Howard Community College is a higher education institution located in Howard County, MD. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Howard Community College were General Studies (465 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (170 degrees), and Registered Nursing (160 degrees).

In 2024, 1,172 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Howard Community College. 60.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (338 degrees), 1.01 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (335 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Howard Community College is $3,834, which is $−4,326 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Howard Community College is $3,834, which is $4,326 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,468.

In 2024, 63% of undergraduate students attending Howard Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 7% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,834

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Howard Community College was $3,834. The cost of tuition at Howard Community College is $−4,326 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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

Average Net Price

$11,468

2024 Value

7.64%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Howard Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,468. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Howard Community College grew by 7.64%.

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

$20,151

Room and Board

$2,808

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Howard Community College was of $20,151 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 11.7% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,808. The cost of books and supplies increased by 17% 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

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

63% of undergraduate students at Howard Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 5% with respect to 2023, when 60% 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.

Enrollment

Howard Community College had a total enrollment of 8,643 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Howard Community College is 2,177 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,466. This means that 25.2% of students enrolled at Howard Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Howard Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 27.8% Black or African American, 22% White, 14.5% Asian, 13.7% Hispanic or Latino, 6.62% Two or More Races, 0.139% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.116% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Howard Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (14%), followed by White Male (12.7%) and Black or African American Male (12.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

25.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Howard Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,643 students. The full-time enrollment at Howard Community College is 2,177 and the part-time enrollment is 6,466. This means that 25.2% of students enrolled at Howard Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% 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

69%

2024 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 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), 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 (2024)

Black or African American
2,402 enrolled students
White
1,902 enrolled students
Asian
1,249 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Howard Community College is 27.8% Black or African American, 22% White, 14.5% Asian, 13.7% Hispanic or Latino, 6.62% Two or More Races, 0.139% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.116% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 750 students (8.68%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 248 more women than men received degrees from Howard Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Howard Community College is black or african american (338 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (335 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Howard Community College is General Studies (465 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (170 degrees) and Registered Nursing (160 degrees).

In 2024, 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 (635 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (5 degrees), and Health (262 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 (1,508,562 people), Medical & health services managers (171,456 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (168,012 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (151,124 people), and Other managers (145,628 people).

The most specialized majors at Howard Community College in 2024 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (635 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (5 degrees), Health (262 degrees), Human Sciences (12 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (19 degrees) (as of 2024).

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, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, and Actuaries

The most specialized majors at Howard Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (635 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (5 degrees), Health (262 degrees), Human Sciences (12 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (19 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 (1,647,548 people), Elementary & secondary schools (442,647 people), Outpatient care centers (301,555 people), Offices of physicians (210,846 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (203,566 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 (2024)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
16 degrees awarded
Restaurant, Culinary, & Catering Management
9 degrees awarded
Child Care & Support Services Management
4 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Howard Community College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 16 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Howard Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

462

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

710

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 462 degrees were awarded to men at Howard Community College, which is 0.651 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (710).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 197 degrees were awarded to men at Howard Community College in General Studies, which is 0.735 times less than the 268 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 268 degrees were awarded to men at Howard Community College in General Studies, which is 1.36 times more than the 197 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

15%

100% Completion Time

26%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 15% of students graduating from Howard Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 26% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 33% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
338 degrees awarded
White
335 degrees awarded
Asian
155 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Howard Community College is black or african american (338 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (335 degrees).

5.46% of degree recipients (64 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
360 degrees awarded
White Female
354 degrees awarded
White Female
307 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Howard Community College is white female (360 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (354 degrees).

Operations

Howard Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $14.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.99M (35.3%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, Howard Community College had a total salary expenditure of 123M. Howard Community College employs 74 Professors, 54 Associate professors and 28 Assistant professors. Most academics at Howard Community College are Female Professor (45), Female Associate professor (38), and Male Professor (29).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Howard Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 102 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 66 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 65 employees.

Endowment

$14.1M

2024 Endowment

9.42%

growth from 2023

Howard Community College has an endowment valued at about $14.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Howard Community College grew 9.42% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $7.74M 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-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$59.3M

2024 Salaries

6.72%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Howard Community College paid a median of $59.3M in salaries, which represents 48.1% of their overall expenditure ($123M) and a 6.72% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.337% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.05% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$17.3M

Instructional Salaries

182

Number of Employees

In 2024, Howard Community College paid a total of $17.3M to 182 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Howard Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 102 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 66 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 65 employees.

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