by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in history at HU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks HU among the top schools in the country for history, coming in at #241 out of 624 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 241 of 624 |
| Best History Schools in District of Columbia | 5 of 5 |
| Best History Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 63 of 115 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in history at HU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
The history field at HU covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 22 |
During the most recent reporting year, Howard University awarded 2 master’s degrees in history.
HU has not been ranked for history 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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Among recent graduates, 50% of history master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of history master’s degree graduates at HU are Black or African American. Roughly 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Howard University handed out 5 doctoral degrees in history.
HU is not yet ranked for history at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 20% of history doctoral degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of history doctoral degree graduates at HU are Black or African American. About 100% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at HU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in History | 15 |