Is Howard University worth it?
Howard University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Washington, District of Columbia (large city). It awarded 2,912 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in biology sciences, political science and government and psychology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$41,194
Median earnings 4 years after
$72,974
Median earnings 10 years after
$63,066
Average net price
$50,539
Completion rate
70%
Completions (2024)
2,912
Years to pay back
2.8 years
Students (undergrad)
10,108
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | First professional | $81,173 | $116,413 | 226 |
| Medicine | First professional | $66,233 | $111,199 | 157 |
| Social Work | Master's | $57,362 | $75,734 | 117 |
| Dentistry | First professional | $88,347 | $164,425 | 99 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $39,120 | $67,881 | 89 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | Bachelor's | $25,878 | $59,909 | 84 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First professional | $79,588 | $141,811 | 77 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $31,897 | $65,733 | 76 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $28,696 | $60,923 | 66 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $79,646 | $94,136 | 55 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $81,074 | $80,094 | 37 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $30,733 | $61,316 | 36 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $105,240 | $135,741 | 34 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $18,934 | $59,069 | 31 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Bachelor's | $78,544 | $103,478 | 28 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 202 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 194 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 170 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 152 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | Bachelor's | 137 |
| Social Work | Master's | 123 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 97 |
| Medicine | Doctoral professional practice | 95 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | 87 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 81 |
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Sources: federal figures for Howard University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for District of Columbia. Counts under 10 are not published.
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