by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Howard ranks in comparison to other schools with health science programs.
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The bachelor's program at Howard was ranked #239 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list. It is also ranked #2 in District of Columbia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Howard University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 210% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of health science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Howard is $24,776. This is less than $31,369, which is the national median of all health science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Howard University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in health science from Howard. About 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 81% of grads 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 science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 126 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 97 |
| Dentistry | 72 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 58 |
| Nursing | 42 |
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