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Howard University

Washington, DC howard.edu 9,604 students

Howard University's campus is located in the historic Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C., offering students an urban environment with access to the nation's capital. As a historically Black university, Howard fosters a strong sense of community and cultural identity among its diverse student body. Known for its research focus, the university provides undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees across a wide array of disciplines. Its location in Washington, D.C. provides unique opportunities for internships and engagement with national institutions.

Programs
14
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$48,358
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$33,344
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Howard University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 41% of students receive Pell Grants; 57% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $44,234 $176,936
$30K – $48K $45,504 $182,016
$48K – $75K $49,005 $196,020
$75K – $110K $50,842 $203,368
$110K+ $51,384 $205,536
Sticker price (no aid) $33,344 $133,376
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 University

14 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
Nursing Compare across schools →
79
$79,646/yr High 6.9x
Finance Compare across schools →
74
$81,074/yr Very High 5.1x
Computer Systems Analysis Compare across schools →
70
$92,324/yr Very High 7.9x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
67
$64,231/yr High 4.6x
Management Information Systems Compare across schools →
61
$78,544/yr Very High 5.5x
International Business Compare across schools →
57
$61,040/yr Very High 3.6x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
43
$27,801/yr Moderate 3.7x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools →
40
$39,120/yr High 1.9x
Political Science Compare across schools →
37
$31,897/yr Very High 3.5x
Biology Compare across schools →
30
$28,696/yr High 3.4x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
27
$30,733/yr Moderate 2.1x
Psychology Compare across schools →
26
$18,934/yr High 3.2x
Arts & Media Management Compare across schools →
20
$17,095/yr High 1.8x
Communication & Journalism (Other) Compare across schools →
18
$25,878/yr Very High 0.9x