Inside Academics at Howard University

The Academic Picture

Heres a high-level look at academic life at Howard University, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.

Use the sections below to explore each part of academic life in more detail, or follow a link to the full report on that topic:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

With 11 students per faculty member, Howard University is about average, as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. With 67% of instructors full time, Howard University is above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition page.

Most Popular Majors

Students at Howard University can choose from 66 majors with reported graduates spanning 25 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at Howard University are shown below:

Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at Howard University.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors report.

More to Consider

As you weigh academic life at Howard University, a few more questions are worth asking:

• Need flexibility? Check whether Howard University offers the online or summer classes that fit your schedule — about 7,596 undergraduates study at least partly online. See distance learning options.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (91% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). See graduation and retention.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Explore Further on Howard University

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Academic Majors at Howard University — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty Composition at Howard University — student-faculty ratio, full-time vs adjunct, and tenure detail
• Graduation and Retention at Howard University — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Online Learning at Howard University — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation at Howard University — regional and program accreditation status