Academic Programs
Discover 42 programs at Howard College — certificates, diplomas, and degree options to launch your career.
Big Spring, TX
How Many Programs Are Offered at Howard College?
42
Total Programs
651
Annual Graduates
19
Program Categories
How Howard College Compares
A catalog of 42 programs across 19 fields makes Howard College one of the more comprehensive options in trade education. Larger catalogs typically come with broader student services, more electives, and easier transfers between programs if your interests shift.
What Programs Does Howard College Offer?
Health Professions & Clinical Sciences 13 programs • 242 graduates (37.2%)
13 programs • 242 graduates (37.2%)
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
ASSOCIATE CIP: 51.3801
89
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 10 Female: 79
Award Year: 2024
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 51.3901
56
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 6 Female: 50
Award Year: 2024
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
ASSOCIATE CIP: 51.1102
31
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 6 Female: 25
Award Year: 2024
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
CERTIFICATE CIP: 51.0904
15
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 10 Female: 5
Award Year: 2024
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist.
ASSOCIATE CIP: 51.0602
11
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 1 Female: 10
Award Year: 2024
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer.
ASSOCIATE CIP: 51.0911
11
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 2 Female: 9
Award Year: 2024
Surgical Technology/Technologist.
ASSOCIATE CIP: 51.0909
10
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 0 Female: 10
Award Year: 2024
Medical/Clinical Assistant.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 51.0801
6
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 0 Female: 6
Award Year: 2024
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
ASSOCIATE CIP: 51.0904
4
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 0 Female: 4
Award Year: 2024
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
ASSOCIATE CIP: 51.0908
4
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 3 Female: 1
Award Year: 2024
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
ASSOCIATE CIP: 51.0000
2
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 0 Female: 2
Award Year: 2024
Medical/Clinical Assistant.
ASSOCIATE CIP: 51.0801
2
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 0 Female: 2
Award Year: 2024
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 51.3902
1
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 0 Female: 1
Award Year: 2024
Business, Management & Marketing 3 programs • 74 graduates (11.4%)
3 programs • 74 graduates (11.4%)
Business/Commerce, General.
ASSOCIATE CIP: 52.0101
64
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 32 Female: 32
Award Year: 2024
Business/Commerce, General.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 52.0101
7
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 3 Female: 4
Award Year: 2024
Business/Commerce, General.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 52.0101
3
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 3 Female: 0
Award Year: 2024
Education 2 programs • 68 graduates (10.4%)
2 programs • 68 graduates (10.4%)
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
ASSOCIATE CIP: 13.1203
47
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 2 Female: 45
Award Year: 2024
Secondary Education and Teaching.
ASSOCIATE CIP: 13.1205
21
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 2 Female: 19
Award Year: 2024
Liberal Arts & Humanities 1 program • 67 graduates (10.3%)
1 program • 67 graduates (10.3%)
General Studies.
ASSOCIATE CIP: 24.0102
67
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 21 Female: 46
Award Year: 2024
Personal & Culinary Services 1 program • 51 graduates (7.8%)
1 program • 51 graduates (7.8%)
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 12.0401
51
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 3 Female: 48
Award Year: 2024
Engineering Technologies 4 programs • 34 graduates (5.2%)
4 programs • 34 graduates (5.2%)
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 15.0501
15
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 15 Female: 0
Award Year: 2024
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 15.1001
11
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 7 Female: 4
Award Year: 2024
Welding Engineering Technology/Technician.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 15.0614
7
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 7 Female: 0
Award Year: 2024
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
ASSOCIATE CIP: 15.1001
1
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 1 Female: 0
Award Year: 2024
Security & Protective Services 2 programs • 21 graduates (3.2%)
2 programs • 21 graduates (3.2%)
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
ASSOCIATE CIP: 43.0104
20
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 11 Female: 9
Award Year: 2024
Corrections.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 43.0102
1
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 1 Female: 0
Award Year: 2024
Computer & Information Sciences 3 programs • 16 graduates (2.5%)
3 programs • 16 graduates (2.5%)
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
ASSOCIATE CIP: 11.0101
9
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 5 Female: 4
Award Year: 2024
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 11.0101
4
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 0 Female: 4
Award Year: 2024
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 11.0101
3
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 1 Female: 2
Award Year: 2024
Psychology 1 program • 15 graduates (2.3%)
1 program • 15 graduates (2.3%)
Psychology, General.
ASSOCIATE CIP: 42.0101
15
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 1 Female: 14
Award Year: 2024
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1 program • 11 graduates (1.7%)
1 program • 11 graduates (1.7%)
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
ASSOCIATE CIP: 26.0101
11
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 3 Female: 8
Award Year: 2024
Public Administration & Social Services 1 program • 10 graduates (1.5%)
1 program • 10 graduates (1.5%)
Social Work.
ASSOCIATE CIP: 44.0701
10
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 0 Female: 10
Award Year: 2024
Visual & Performing Arts 2 programs • 9 graduates (1.4%)
2 programs • 9 graduates (1.4%)
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
ASSOCIATE CIP: 50.0501
5
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 3 Female: 2
Award Year: 2024
Music, General.
ASSOCIATE CIP: 50.0901
4
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 2 Female: 2
Award Year: 2024
Agriculture & Natural Resources 2 programs • 8 graduates (1.2%)
2 programs • 8 graduates (1.2%)
Agriculture, General.
ASSOCIATE CIP: 01.0000
6
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 1 Female: 5
Award Year: 2024
Agricultural Business and Management, General.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 01.0101
2
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 2 Female: 0
Award Year: 2024
Parks, Recreation & Fitness 1 program • 7 graduates (1.1%)
1 program • 7 graduates (1.1%)
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
ASSOCIATE CIP: 31.0501
7
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 5 Female: 2
Award Year: 2024
Engineering 1 program • 6 graduates (0.9%)
1 program • 6 graduates (0.9%)
Pre-Engineering.
ASSOCIATE CIP: 14.0102
6
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 4 Female: 2
Award Year: 2024
History 1 program • 5 graduates (0.8%)
1 program • 5 graduates (0.8%)
History, General.
ASSOCIATE CIP: 54.0101
5
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 2 Female: 3
Award Year: 2024
English Language & Literature 1 program • 4 graduates (0.6%)
1 program • 4 graduates (0.6%)
English Language and Literature, General.
ASSOCIATE CIP: 23.0101
4
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 0 Female: 4
Award Year: 2024
Communication & Journalism 1 program • 2 graduates (0.3%)
1 program • 2 graduates (0.3%)
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
ASSOCIATE CIP: 09.0101
2
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 0 Female: 2
Award Year: 2024
Mathematics & Statistics 1 program • 1 graduates (0.2%)
1 program • 1 graduates (0.2%)
Mathematics, General.
ASSOCIATE CIP: 27.0101
1
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 1 Female: 0
Award Year: 2024
Ready to Start Your Career?
Howard College's catalog of 42 programs covers a broad range of fields. Find the one that matches your career goals and apply.