Graduation Rates and Salaries for Howard Community College Students

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

16% vs. 41.9% national median

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$42,400 vs. $34,300 national median

Average salary after attending Howard Community College
Years	Average Earnings
after 6 years	$33,300 per year
after 7 years	$39,000 per year
after 8 years	$38,200 per year
after 9 years	$40,700 per year
after 10 years	$42,400 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former Howard Community College students who are working and no longer in school is $42,400, which is 24% higher than the national median. Sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

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Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$9,500

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

12%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$98 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

36% vs. 47% national average

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=162779 IPEDS survey data for Howard Community College.

Last updated February 24, 2024

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