Howard College
Public in Big Spring, TX. 11 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering cosmetology, dental assisting, medical assistant, imaging & surgical tech and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 30 | $55,085 | $16,500 | $188 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 41 | $51,996 | $11,375 | $129 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 68 | $17,290 | – | – |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 14 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | – | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (certificate): graduates earned $17,290 one year out, 25% below the national median for cosmetology certificate programs ($23,061).
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (associate degree): graduates earned $55,085 one year out, 9% below the national median for imaging & surgical tech associate degree programs ($60,642).
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (certificate): graduates earned $51,996 one year out, 5% above the national median for CNA & LPN certificate programs ($49,706).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Southwest College for the Deaf (Big Spring, TX), about 4 miles away
- Midland College (Midland, TX), about 41 miles away
- Western Texas College (Snyder, TX), about 43 miles away
- The University of Texas Permian Basin (Odessa, TX), about 57 miles away
Before you apply
- Cosmetology, Barbering & Esthetics: Does the program meet my state board's required hours?
- Dental Assisting & Hygiene Support: Does this program satisfy my state's dental board rules?
- Medical Assistant & Allied Health Support: Is the program accredited by an agency that qualifies me for national certification?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.