by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at HU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates HU as a strong choice for health professions, coming in at #571 out of 2,577 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 571 of 2,577 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in District of Columbia | 5 of 13 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 158 of 378 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in health professions at HU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 206 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Master’s | 19 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
| Professional Certificate | 14 |
The health professions field at HU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Howard University conferred 206 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
HU holds a strong position among schools offering health professions at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Health Professions students who finish a bachelor’s at HU earn a median of $85,778 a year. This is higher than $65,852, the median for all majors at HU.
To complete a bachelor’s at HU, health professions graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,498, the typical median for all majors at HU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $28,450 | $35,344 |
| Fees | $466 | $466 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 8% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at HU were Black or African American. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Howard University with a bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 128 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 39 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Howard University handed out 2 undergraduate certificate degrees in health professions.
HU has not been ranked for health professions at the undergraduate certificate level.
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a undergraduate certificate degree in health professions from HU identified as women.
The largest share of health professions undergraduate certificate degree graduates at HU were White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Howard University with a undergraduate certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at HU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health Professions | 19 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Health Professions | 3 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Health Professions | 14 |
