by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Howard County Junior College. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels. It ranks as high as #35 out of 54 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Howard County Junior College highly for allied health professions, ranked #735 out of 1,080 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools | 735 of 1,080 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools in Texas | 51 of 73 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region | 75 of 112 |
The following degree levels are offered in allied health professions at Howard County Junior College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 29 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 15 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Howard College awarded 29 associate’s degrees in allied health professions.
Howard County Junior College ranks competitively among schools offering allied health professions at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #35 out of 54 schools by College Factual.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,720 | $5,770 |
| Fees | $306 | $946 |
Learn more about Howard County Junior College tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 17% of allied health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of allied health professions associate’s degree graduates at Howard County Junior College are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Howard College with a associate’s in allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Howard County Junior College granted 11 associate’s completions in radiologic technology/science - radiographer in the most recent reporting year — 82% to women and 18% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (55%).
Howard County Junior College awarded 10 associate’s degrees in surgical technology/technologist recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (60%).
Howard County Junior College awarded 4 associate’s degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).
Howard County Junior College awarded 4 associate’s degrees in respiratory care therapy/therapist in the latest year of data — 25% to women and 75% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (50%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Howard College handed out 15 undergraduate certificate degrees in allied health professions.
Howard County Junior College is not yet ranked for allied health professions at the undergraduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of allied health professions undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of allied health professions undergraduate certificate degree graduates at Howard County Junior College are White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Howard College with a undergraduate certificate in allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Howard County Junior College conferred 15 undergraduate certificate completions in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
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