Business/Commerce at Howard College
Big Spring, TX · Associate's Degree · about 58 graduates a year
Howard College graduates in business/commerce earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 16% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Howard College Compares for Business/Commerce
All 205 colleges reporting business/commerce earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas More University Crestview Hills, KY | $83,959 | $95,067 | #1 | $83,571 |
| 2 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $72,323 | $81,892 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $70,296 | $72,200 | #5 | — |
| 4 | Cascadia College Bothell, WA | $70,111 | $64,487 | #20 | — |
| 5 | Montgomery College Rockville, MD | $69,485 | $60,981 | #50 | $29,449 |
| 6 | Raritan Valley Community College Branchburg, NJ | $67,183 | $58,965 | #60 | $38,387 |
| 7 | Truckee Meadows Community College Reno, NV | $65,732 | $68,222 | #10 | $32,691 |
| 8 | Tacoma Community College Tacoma, WA | $65,130 | $59,906 | #54 | $40,863 |
| 9 | NorthWest Arkansas Community College Bentonville, AR | $64,778 | $76,335 | #3 | $31,888 |
| 10 | Green River College Auburn, WA | $64,756 | $59,562 | #57 | — |
| … | |||||
| 139 | Lehigh Carbon Community College Schnecksville, PA | $45,688 | $46,465 | #149 | $47,276 |
| 140 | Cumberland University Lebanon, TN | $45,653 | $49,871 | #116 | — |
| 141 | Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg, PA | $45,247 | $46,017 | #153 | $36,708 |
| 142 | Howard College Big Spring, TX | $45,139 | $45,893 | #155 | — |
| 143 | Southwest College for the Deaf Big Spring, TX | $45,139 | $45,893 | #156 | — |
| 144 | SOWELA Technical Community College Lake Charles, LA | $45,091 | $52,196 | #88 | $31,941 |
| 145 | Northern Wyoming Community College District Sheridan, WY | $45,010 | $46,910 | #143 | — |
Other Majors at Howard College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $88,935 | $74,542 | #203 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $75,720 | $57,122 | #108 of 560 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $70,345 | $54,428 | #77 of 237 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $50,103 | $36,240 | #91 of 947 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $49,287 | $18,922 | #17 of 28 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,025 | $33,724 | #262 of 426 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Howard College business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn $45,139 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Howard College rank for business/commerce?
Among 205 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Howard College ranks #142 by median pay four years after graduation, and #155 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Howard College worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for business/commerce ($49,927), and the median federal debt at graduation is $7,000.
← All data for Howard College · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.