General Agriculture at Howard College
If you plan to study General Agriculture, consider the program at Howard College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Howard College is located in Big Spring, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 6 general agriculture degrees were awarded at Howard College.
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Online Class Availability at Howard College
Many students take online classes at Howard College. Among 4,101 students, 1,237 (30%) studied exclusively online and 876 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of General Agriculture graduates at Howard College, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Agriculture graduates at Howard College are 83% women (5) and 17% men (1).
General Agriculture Associate’s Program at Howard College
Among the 6 associate’s general agriculture graduates at Howard College, 83% were women (5) and 17% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Agriculture associate’s degree recipients at Howard College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 17% of General Agriculture associate’s degree recipients at Howard College, lower than the national average of 20%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Agriculture Concentrations at Howard College
This General Agriculture program at Howard College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | 6 |
Highest-Paying Careers for General Agriculture Graduates
Those who complete General Agriculture program at Howard College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General Agriculture graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Animal Scientists | $93,823 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $59,587 |
| Precision Agriculture Technicians | $56,932 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $55,930 |
| Agricultural Technicians | $44,022 |
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.