by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in health professions at HU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 3 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates HU as a strong choice for health professions, coming in at #1,336 out of 3,339 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 1,336 of 3,339 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in District of Columbia | 6 of 13 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 252 of 514 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in health professions at HU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 206 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Master’s | 19 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
| Professional Certificate | 14 |
The health professions field at HU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
During the most recent reporting year, Howard University handed out 19 master’s degrees in health professions.
HU holds a strong position among schools offering health professions at the master’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
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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Every one of the 19 students who graduated with a master’s degree in health professions from HU identified as women.
The largest share of health professions master’s degree graduates at HU were Black or African American. Roughly 84% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Howard University awarded 3 doctoral degrees in health professions.
HU is a solid choice among schools offering health professions at the doctoral level. Its best result was #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in health professions from HU identified as women.
The largest share of health professions doctoral degree graduates at HU were Black or African American. Approximately 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Howard University conferred 14 professional certificate degrees in health professions.
HU is not currently ranked for health professions at the professional certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 21% of health professions professional certificate degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of health professions professional certificate degree graduates at HU are Black or African American. About 43% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at HU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Health Professions | 206 |
| Undergraduate Certificate Degrees in Health Professions | 2 |