Howard University Rankings by Salary Score™
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Master's
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Salary and Debt by Major at Howard University
We calculated a Salary Score for each of Howard University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Howard University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for Howard Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $31,000 | $53,110 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Not Reported | $97,070 | |
| Architecture | Not Reported | $56,720 | |
| Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management | $27,000 | $20,140 | |
| Biology, General | $26,000 | $22,960 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Not Reported | $66,460 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | $23,800 | $42,680 | |
| Chemistry | $25,000 | $36,140 | |
| Civil Engineering | Not Reported | $59,120 | |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Not Reported | $70,180 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | Not Reported | $29,690 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | $26,000 | $28,600 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $25,500 | $33,990 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | Not Reported | $84,650 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $26,250 | $33,280 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $25,000 | $64,490 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $25,500 | $28,130 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $26,000 | $38,290 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $27,000 | $35,420 | |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $25,000 | $30,230 | |
| History | Not Reported | $22,580 | |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $26,000 | $39,010 | |
| International Business | $27,000 | $38,290 | |
| Journalism | Not Reported | $41,460 | |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Not Reported | $69,340 | |
| Marketing | $27,000 | $50,000 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | $28,500 | $38,290 | |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other | Not Reported | $36,850 | |
| Political Science and Government | $26,000 | $32,810 | |
| Psychology, General | $26,000 | $26,060 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $26,000 | $34,230 | |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Not Reported | $22,530 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $20,560 | $67,900 | |
| Sociology | $28,500 | $36,850 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Not Reported | $55,960 |
Salary Score ™ for Howard Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $131,280 | $67,320 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $82,890 | $80,400 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $79,730 | $62,010 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Not Reported | $108,090 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Not Reported | $77,590 | |
| Social Work | $88,400 | $55,290 |
Salary Score ™ for Howard Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $186,210 | $66,080 | |
| Dentistry | $305,840 | $73,640 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $106,750 | $103,750 | |
| Law | $153,890 | $68,030 | |
| Medicine | $224,000 | $57,920 | |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $231,590 | $109,760 | |
| Psychology, General | Not Reported | $66,920 |
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I truly appreciate my time at Howard as an undergraduate student. I was a commuter student and travel back and forth from home. Had was able to shape me and moved in to become a student who was proud of her ancestry, and encouraged by the community of students around. My major was a small cohort of students and we were able to really encourage and focus and together on our studies and work. I would definitely recommend Howard to other students who are interested in knowing and understanding they're African... Read More
I truly appreciate my time at Howard as an undergraduate student. I was a commuter student and travel back and forth from home. Had was able to shape me and moved in to become a student who was proud of her ancestry, and encouraged by the community of students around. My major was a small cohort of students and we were able to really encourage and focus and together on our studies and work. I would definitely recommend Howard to other students who are interested in knowing and understanding they're African... Read More