Nursing at Howard College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Howard College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Howard College is located in Big Spring, TX.
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Online Class Availability at Howard College
Many students take online classes at Howard College. Of 4,101 students, 1,237 (30%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 876 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Howard College
Rankings can help you compare Howard College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #39 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #51 of 111 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #58 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #76 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #417 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #666 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Howard College
Students who complete Howard College’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,762 |
| 2 years | $63,997 |
| 3 years | $65,600 |
| 4 years | $65,148 |
| 5 years | $78,014 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Howard College report median earnings of $65,148, compared with $47,162 for all Howard College graduates — about 38% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Howard College is $17,261.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Howard College
The Nursing program at Howard College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 89 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Howard College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.