Health/Medical Preparatory Programs at Howard College
Big Spring, TX · Associate's Degree · about 44 graduates a year
Howard College graduates in health/medical preparatory programs earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 20% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Howard College Compares for Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
All 28 colleges reporting health/medical preparatory programs 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 | University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK | $90,501 | $86,670 | #2 | $83,933 |
| 2 | Connors State College Warner, OK | $80,132 | $89,969 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Wharton County Junior College Wharton, TX | $77,355 | $78,647 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Rose State College Midwest City, OK | $73,548 | $82,577 | #3 | — |
| 5 | Skyline College San Bruno, CA | $67,805 | $61,698 | #6 | — |
| 6 | Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College Miami, OK | $62,140 | $69,768 | #5 | — |
| 7 | Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles, CA | $59,802 | $54,416 | #13 | — |
| 8 | Northwest Vista College San Antonio, TX | $59,338 | $60,329 | #8 | — |
| 9 | Gavilan College Gilroy, CA | $58,344 | $53,089 | #14 | $28,448 |
| 10 | Atlantic Cape Community College Mays Landing, NJ | $56,722 | $49,784 | #18 | $29,378 |
| … | |||||
| 14 | Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa, OK | $51,679 | $58,023 | #11 | $28,077 |
| 15 | Arkansas State University-Beebe Beebe, AR | $51,522 | $60,714 | #7 | — |
| 16 | Northeast Community College Norfolk, NE | $50,127 | $51,808 | #15 | $32,840 |
| 17 | Howard College Big Spring, TX | $49,287 | $50,110 | #16 | $18,922 |
| 18 | Prairie State College Chicago Heights, IL | $48,709 | $47,856 | #21 | — |
| 19 | Northwest Mississippi Community College Senatobia, MS | $48,468 | $58,807 | #10 | — |
| 20 | Hill College Hillsboro, TX | $47,531 | $48,325 | #19 | — |
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 |
| Business/Commerce | $45,139 | — | #142 of 205 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,025 | $33,724 | #262 of 426 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Howard College health/medical preparatory programs graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $18,922 one year after graduating and $49,287 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Howard College rank for health/medical preparatory programs?
Among 28 colleges reporting earnings for health/medical preparatory programs graduates, Howard College ranks #17 by median pay four years after graduation, and #16 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is health/medical preparatory programs at Howard College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for health/medical preparatory programs ($51,711), and the median federal debt at graduation is $9,690.
← 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.