by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at HU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates HU among the top schools in the country for music, ranked #291 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 291 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in District of Columbia | 2 of 2 |
| Best Music Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 51 of 70 |
The following degree levels are available for music at HU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 13 |
| Master’s | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Howard University conferred 13 bachelor’s degrees in music.
HU ranks competitively among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia | 2 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 50 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 272 |
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $28,450 | $35,344 |
| Fees | $466 | $466 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 23% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at HU were Black or African American. Roughly 77% 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at HU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 2 |