by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Howard ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Howard was ranked #278 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #5 in District of Columbia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Howard University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in economics from Howard. This makes it the #150 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2021, making the school the #62 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Howard is $49,205. This is higher than $45,868, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Howard, economics students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,987 for all economics majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Howard University.
Of the 30 economics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Howard, about 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 60% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 students earned a master's degree in economics from Howard. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Howard University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 130 |
| Sociology | 36 |
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