Registered Nursing at Howard College
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, take a look at what Howard College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Howard College is located in Big Spring, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 89 registered nursing degrees were granted at Howard College.
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Online & Distance Learning 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.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Howard College
Use these rankings to compare Howard College’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #39 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #50 of 109 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #58 of 181 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #75 of 188 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #416 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #639 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at Howard College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at Howard College are 89% women (79) and 11% men (10).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Howard College
Of the 89 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Howard College, 89% were women (79) and 11% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Howard College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 33 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 44 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 63% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Howard College, higher than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at Howard College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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
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