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Howard Payne University

Brownwood, TX hputx.edu 716 students

Howard Payne University's campus is located in Brownwood, Texas, offering a small-town environment. As a Baptist-affiliated institution, its student culture embraces faith-based values. Howard Payne is known for its close-knit community and NCAA Division III athletic programs, with the Yellow Jacket mascot adding to the school spirit. The university also extends its reach through extension centers in New Braunfels and El Paso.

Programs
3
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$42,765
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$33,322
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Howard Payne University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 42% of students receive Pell Grants; 66% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $25,802, roughly 23% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $20,589 $82,356
$30K – $48K $22,305 $89,220
$48K – $75K $26,844 $107,376
$75K – $110K $29,620 $118,480
$110K+ $29,652 $118,608
Sticker price (no aid) $33,322 $133,288
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Howard Payne University

3 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Business Administration
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55
$47,047/yr High 3.4x
Subject-Area Teaching
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50
$45,891/yr High 2.5x
Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →
35
$35,357/yr High 2.2x

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