General Business & Commerce at Howard College
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Howard College is located in Big Spring, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 74 general business & commerce degrees were awarded at Howard College.
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Online Class Availability at Howard College
Distance learning is available at Howard College. Among 4,101 students, 1,237 (30%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 876 (21%) took at least some classes online.
General Business & Commerce Rankings at Howard College
These rankings give you a sense of how Howard College’s General Business & Commerce program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #21 of 48 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #28 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #33 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #49 of 74 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #145 of 561 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #418 of 567 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of General Business & Commerce graduates at Howard College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, General Business & Commerce graduates at Howard College are 49% women (36) and 51% men (38).
General Business & Commerce Associate’s Program at Howard College
Of the 64 associate’s general business & commerce degrees awarded at Howard College, 50% were women (32) and 50% were men (32).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at Howard College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 35 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 62% of General Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at Howard College, above the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for General Business & Commerce Graduates
Those who complete General Business & Commerce program at Howard College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for General Business & Commerce graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $170,172 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $158,084 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
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.