by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about Howard University Graduate School. Learn how it ranks, what graduate degree programs it offers, how diverse it is, and much more. Click on any of the following links to jump to that section on this page.
College Factual began producing its annual Best Quality Schools rankings as a means to assist students in finding top-quality graduate colleges and universities that are invested in preparing their students for their future endeavors.Factors that go into these rankings include how much money students make after graduation, the number of FTE students per instructor, and how much debt students take on to attend the school.
Out of the 4,630 colleges and universities analyzed in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, Howard University took the #699 spot.HU also ranked #5 for Best Master’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia.
Of the 4,630 institutions of higher learning that were examined in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, HU came in at #699.For the Best Doctorate Degree Schools in District of Columbia, HU came in at #5.
### Best Graduate Schools RankingHU ranked #699 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. HU also ranked #5 for Best Graduate Schools in District of Columbia.
For the last year in which we have data, 3,371 graduate students decided that Howard University was the best place for them.College Factual looked at the demographics of these students to determine how diverse the population is.Here is what we found.
The total graduate student population at HU is made up of 65.6% women and 34.4% men. Note that these percentages may differ for certain degree programs.
About 82.1% of the graduate students who attend HU are from a racial-ethnic minority group*.Americans aren’t the only ones who appreciate the graduate programs at HU. Around 5.9% of graduate students are international.For more details on graduate school diversity at the school, check out the chart below. If you click on it, you’ll be taken to a page with more details.
The average graduate full-time tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,620 | $38,620 |
| Fees | $1,136 | $1,136 |
The typical graduate student at HU who borrowed carries a median debt of $25,498.
The average early-career salary for master’s degree recipients from HU is $82,790.
The average early-career salary for doctoral degree recipients from HU is $130,266.
Professional degree recipients from HU earn an average early-career salary of $133,054.
The average early-career salary for post-master’s certificate recipients from HU is $171,957.
Yearly salaries vary depending on the field of study, but the table below shows the highest-earning graduate fields of study at HU based on the early-career earnings of recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | $171,957 |
| Medicine | $158,360 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | $147,247 |
| Dentistry | $142,548 |
| Educational Administration | $130,266 |
| Business Administration & Management | $126,336 |
| Law | $105,202 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | $91,626 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | $80,284 |
| Social Work | $75,889 |
Howard University is a private not-for-profit institution situated in Washington, District of Columbia.The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life. Get more details about the location of Howard University.
Contact details for HU are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 2400 Sixth St NW, Washington, DC 20059 |
| Phone: | 202-806-6100 |
| Website: | www.howard.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/howarduniversity |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/HowardU |
38.4% of the graduate students at Howard University took at least one class online.Approximately 22.2% of grad students took all their classes online during that same time period.
Listed here are the degree programs in which the school awarded master’s degrees.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 6 | — |
| Area Studies | 2 | — |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 3 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 73 | $126,336 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 2 | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 1 | — |
| Chemistry | 2 | — |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 6 | — |
| Communication Sciences | 11 | $69,804 |
| Computer Science | 2 | — |
| Data Science. | 5 | — |
| Economics | 1 | — |
| Educational Administration | 8 | — |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 10 | — |
| Finance & Financial Management | 9 | — |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 3 | — |
| General Architecture | 18 | — |
| General Psychology | 3 | — |
| History | 2 | — |
| Mathematics | 2 | — |
| Music | 2 | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 2 | — |
| Nutrition Science | 1 | — |
| Physics | 6 | — |
| Political Science & Government | 2 | — |
| Public Health | 8 | — |
| Social Work | 123 | $75,889 |
| Sociology | 4 | — |
| Special Education | 4 | — |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 2 | $72,832 |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 19 | $65,972 |
Just like the master’s programs above, the doctorate programs shown here are only those in which doctorate degrees were awarded.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Area Studies | 3 | — |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 3 | — |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 2 | — |
| Chemistry | 1 | — |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 8 | — |
| Communication & Media Studies | 5 | — |
| Computer Science | 11 | — |
| Economics | 9 | — |
| Educational Administration | 13 | $130,266 |
| Electrical Engineering | 3 | — |
| General Biology | 7 | — |
| General English Literature | 1 | — |
| General Psychology | 9 | — |
| History | 5 | — |
| Mathematics | 4 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1 | — |
| Microbiology Science & Immunology | 2 | — |
| Nutrition Science | 2 | — |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 3 | — |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 1 | — |
| Social Work | 4 | — |
| Sociology | 5 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | 72 | $142,548 |
| Law | 152 | $105,202 |
| Medicine | 95 | $158,360 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 53 | $147,247 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 57 | — |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 6 | — |
Only the programs in which a post-masters certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 14 | $171,957 |
| Computer Science | 3 | — |
| Educational Administration | 7 | — |
| Ethnic Studies | 3 | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 3 | — |
| Other Culture & Gender Studies | 6 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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