School Overview

The maximum program length is 2 to 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Associate's degree. Howard College is a public school.

Contacting the School

1001 Birdwell Lane
Big Spring, TX 79720
Main Phone: (432) 264-5000
Web Site: www.howardcollege.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 3,329 (full-time equivalent) students.

Minority enrollment included African-American (138)%, Hispanic (51)%, Asian (1201)%, and Native American (12)%.

The school is a Hispanic Serving Institution, for federal financial aid purposes.

Degree Programs

Agricultural Science

• General Agriculture Science

• Accounting
• Administrative And Secretarial
• Business

• General Communications

• Computer And Information Sciences

• General Education

• General English Language
• Rhetoric And Speech

• Dental Laboratory And Dental Hygienist
• Medical Assistant
• Medical Diagnostics Technician
• Medical Office
• Nursing

• Government And Political Science
• History
• Social Sciences
• Sociology

• Family Development

• Liberal Arts

• Health And Fitness

• Biology

• Foreign Languages And Literature

• Mathematics

• General Arts

• Cosmetology

• Chemistry

• Drafting

• Criminal Justice

• General Psychology

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Howard College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Western Athletic Conference (for basketball, and baseball).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• AP credits
• Credit for life experience
• Weekend college
• Distance learning options

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates
• On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements