Here is an overview of the graduate program in computer & information sciences at HU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #25 out of 25 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates HU among the top schools in the country for computer & information sciences, ranked #410 out of 1,740 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level available for computer & information sciences at HU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 81 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
| Professional Certificate | 3 |
The computer & information sciences area of study at HU includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 97 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Howard University conferred 2 master’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
HU has not been ranked for computer & information sciences at the master’s level.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,620 | $38,620 |
| Fees | $1,136 | $1,136 |
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All of the 2 students who graduated with a master’s degree in computer & information sciences from HU were men.
The majority of computer & information sciences master’s degree graduates at HU were Black or African American. About 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 master’s in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Howard University conferred 11 doctoral degrees in computer & information sciences.
HU holds a strong position among schools offering computer & information sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #25 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 25 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 92 |
Among recent graduates, 45% of computer & information sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of computer & information sciences doctoral degree graduates at HU were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 45% 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 doctoral in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Howard University conferred 3 professional certificate degrees in computer & information sciences.
HU has not been ranked for computer & information sciences at the professional certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of computer & information sciences professional certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences professional certificate degree graduates at HU are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 67% 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 professional certificate in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at HU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 81 |