by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Howard County Junior College worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Howard County Junior College is ranked #675 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 15% for value). Within Texas, it ranks #58 of 184 for value.
Below is the detailed Howard County Junior College value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Howard College is ranked #118 out of #201 in Texas for quality and #58 out of #184 for Texas value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Howard County Junior College financial aid page to be sure.
Howard College is ranked #675 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education Howard College provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Howard County Junior College costs about $6,934. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $27,735 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $14,014 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $6,147 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $6,934 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $27,735 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Howard County Junior College net price and the factors that affect it.
What Howard County Junior College costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Howard County Junior College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $56,056 | — | — |
| All Students | $27,735 | #675 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $24,588 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $56,056 | — | — |
| All Students | $27,735 | #58 | B- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $24,588 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Howard County Junior College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $6,683 |
| $30K–$48K | $7,400 |
| $48K–$75K | $9,713 |
| $75K–$110K | $10,341 |
| Over $110K | $12,936 |
About 90% of Howard County Junior College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $2,175 per year. Get more details on the Howard County Junior College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Howard County Junior College cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
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