Howard University
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Howard University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 39% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 50th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (DC wage index 1.30). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Howard University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management Information Systems and Services | $78,544 | $103,478 | +24% | #20 of 166 | #58 | $20,500 |
| International Business | $61,040 | $100,344 | +37% | #12 of 115 | #20 | $24,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $98,645 | +29% | #60 of 796 | #173 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,646 | $94,136 | +6% | #223 of 966 | #742 | $24,000 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | $92,324 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $64,231 | $88,875 | +30% | #61 of 1176 | #172 | $25,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $81,074 | $80,094 | -4% | #195 of 452 | #356 | $20,197 |
| Marketing | — | $77,820 | +12% | #97 of 516 | #245 | $25,000 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $73,929 | +52% | #7 of 576 | #20 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | $68,877 | +17% | #71 of 275 | #134 | $27,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $39,120 | $67,881 | +7% | #51 of 178 | #119 | $25,750 |
| Political Science and Government | $31,897 | $65,733 | +4% | #193 of 565 | #366 | $24,375 |
| Economics | — | $63,972 | -23% | #329 of 368 | #352 | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $30,733 | $61,316 | +12% | #98 of 610 | #331 | $26,500 |
| Biology | $28,696 | $60,923 | +6% | #307 of 841 | #604 | $25,000 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | $60,047 | -2% | #75 of 156 | #117 | — |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | $25,878 | $59,909 | +8% | #11 of 22 | #16 | $26,000 |
| Psychology | $18,934 | $59,069 | +16% | #114 of 1027 | #412 | $24,437 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $27,801 | $55,902 | +1% | #296 of 660 | #563 | $25,874 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $54,696 | +32% | #22 of 423 | #74 | — |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $17,095 | $44,345 | -8% | #28 of 43 | #39 | $27,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
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🏆 Where Howard University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,878 | $32,878 |
| Room | $10,570 | |
| Board | $5,904 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $54,630 | $54,630 |
Financial Aid
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Howard University's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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- Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (B+): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (B): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology