by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in area studies at HU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are available for area studies at HU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 3 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Howard University conferred 2 master’s degrees in area studies.
HU is not currently ranked for area studies 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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For the most recent academic year available, 50% of area studies master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of area studies master’s degree graduates at HU were Black or African American. Approximately 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 area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
HU awarded 2 master’s completions in african studies in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (50%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Howard University handed out 3 doctoral degrees in area studies.
HU is not currently ranked for area studies at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 33% of area studies doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of area studies doctoral degree graduates at HU are Black or African American. About 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 doctoral in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
HU conferred 3 doctoral degrees in african studies in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (67%).
Undergraduate study is also available at HU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Area Studies | 3 |