General Studies at Howard Community College
If you are interested in studying General Studies, take a look at what Howard Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Howard Community College is in Columbia, MD.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 465 general studies degrees were awarded at Howard Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Howard Community College
Many students take online classes at Howard Community College. Among 8,643 students, 1,870 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,872 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of General Studies graduates at Howard Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Studies graduates at Howard Community College are 58% women (268) and 42% men (197).
General Studies Associate’s Program at Howard Community College
Among the 465 associate’s general studies degrees awarded at Howard Community College, 58% were women (268) and 42% were men (197).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Howard Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 117 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 68 |
| Black / African American | 136 |
| Asian | 64 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 26 |
| International (Nonresident) | 27 |
| Unknown | 25 |
Minority students account for 64% of General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Howard Community College, higher than the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Studies Graduates
Graduates of the General Studies program at Howard Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for General Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
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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