Big Spring, Texas Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)
TL;DR
Colleges in Big Spring, Texas: median public in-state tuition $2,766 (-49.8% vs national median) median graduate debt $9,500 (-28.4% vs U.S.) 1,658 students enrolled statewide.
Key Facts
- Institutions in this profile: 2 campuses
- Total college enrollment: 1,658 students
- Median public in-state tuition: $2,766 (-49.8% vs U.S.)
- Median net price: $4,302 (-56.8% vs U.S.)
- Median student debt at graduation: $9,500 (-28.4% vs U.S. $13,271); regional median $11,004
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Overview
Colleges and universities in Big Spring serve students across Texas with associate, bachelor's, and graduate pathways. 2 reporting campuses in this city profile, with about 1,658 students enrolled in federal data, and median in-state tuition near $2,766. Tables below compare costs, completion, earnings, and standout institutions against Big Spring, Texas and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.
Big Spring vs Texas & national benchmarks
Medians aggregate institution-level College Scorecard fields unless noted. Enrollment is total undergraduate headcount summed across reporting campuses.
| Geography | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion rate | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Spring, Texas | $2,766 | $4,302 | $9,500 | N/A | 1,658 |
| Texas (state median) | $3,555 | $8,031 | $10,652 | 45.0% | 1,240,605 |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,969 | $13,271 | 50.3% | 14,468,221 |
Earnings & employment outcomes: Big Spring, Texas vs benchmarks
Scorecard does not publish formal job-placement rates. We use the share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled (working ÷ working + not working) as a federal employment-outcome proxy. 2-yr and 3-yr default rates are federal cohort default shares (0–1 scale). We show 2-yr default as the primary benchmark; 3-yr default appears only when enough campuses report non-suppressed values (otherwise —). 3-yr repayment progress is the share of completers making progress on loans after 3 years. Sample: bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 200. Medians pool campus-level values.
| Geography | Median earnings (10 yr) | Working & not enrolled (8 yr) | Retention (FT yr 1) | 2-yr default | 3-yr default | 3-yr repayment progress | Debt ÷ earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Spring, Texas | N/A | N/A | N/A | — | — | N/A | N/A |
| Texas (state median) | $54,338 | 89.8% | 69.6% | 6.9% | — | 69.4% | 0.40 |
| United States | $54,384 | 88.0% | 76.4% | 5.0% | — | 73.7% | 0.41 |
Other cities in Texas (3+ campuses)
Other cities in the same state with at least three reporting campuses.
| City | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion | Enrollment | Earnings (10 yr) | Working (8 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Spring, Texas | $2,766 | $4,302 | $9,500 | N/A | 1,658 | N/A | N/A |
| Houston | $12,445 | $19,626 | $11,533 | 46.7% | 137,452 | $59,224 | 87.5% |
| San Antonio | $11,707 | $20,465 | $9,500 | 50.5% | 111,767 | $56,844 | 90.7% |
| Austin | $23,500 | $21,991 | $9,120 | 44.6% | 82,274 | $59,854 | 89.8% |
| Dallas | $17,692 | $22,774 | $12,785 | 50.0% | 62,146 | $42,797 | 87.6% |
| Dallas | $17,692 | $22,774 | $12,785 | 50.0% | 62,146 | $42,797 | 87.6% |
| Dallas | $17,692 | $22,774 | $12,785 | 50.0% | 62,146 | $42,797 | 87.6% |
| Fort Worth | $11,934 | $24,181 | $15,500 | 31.5% | 57,100 | $61,238 | 90.7% |
| El Paso | $9,744 | $16,242 | $11,000 | 65.5% | 50,598 | $50,923 | 89.2% |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,969 | $13,271 | 50.3% | 14,468,221 | $54,384 | 88.0% |
In-state tuition: Big Spring, Texas vs benchmarks
Sticker price
Big Spring, Texas median in-state tuition is $2,766, -49.8% vs the U.S. median.
Student debt: Big Spring, Texas vs benchmarks
Borrowing
Median debt at graduation in Big Spring, Texas is $9,500 (-28.4% vs U.S. median $13,271). Regional median: $11,004.
Analysis & insights
EDsmart Data aggregates institution-level College Scorecard data for this profile. Highlights below compare local medians to U.S. and regional benchmarks.
Costs & borrowing
Big Spring, Texas median public in-state tuition is $2,766, about -49.8% vs the national median. Versus the Southwest region, tuition is -25.0%.
Median graduate debt is $9,500 (-28.4% below the U.S. median of $13,271). Low sticker prices do not always mean low borrowing—living costs, time-to-degree, and aid mix matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many colleges are in Big Spring?
This city profile covers 2 campuses in Big Spring, Texas with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.
How much does college cost in Big Spring?
Median in-state tuition in Big Spring is $2,766 and median net price is $4,302. For Texas overall, medians are $3,555 and $8,031; U.S. medians are $5,512 and $9,969.
What do graduates earn in Big Spring?
Median 10-year earnings for campuses in Big Spring is N/A vs $54,338 for Texas and $54,384 nationally.
What is student debt like for Big Spring colleges?
Median completer debt in Big Spring is $9,500 vs $10,652 for Texas and $13,271 nationally.
Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in Big Spring?
Among 2 campuses in Big Spring, Texas, 2 campuses with at least 25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard demographics—a common Hispanic-serving institution (HSI) eligibility proxy; examples include Howard College and Southwest College for the Deaf.
Sources & related
- Texas college profile
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- National benchmarks
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
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