by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in computer science at HU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #12 out of 12 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, HU among the top schools in the country for computer science, ranked #224 out of 644 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 224 of 644 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in District of Columbia | 5 of 6 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 50 of 114 |
The following degree levels are available for computer science 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 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Howard University handed out 2 master’s degrees in computer science.
HU is not yet ranked for computer science 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 science from HU were men.
The majority of computer science 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 computer science.
| 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 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Howard University conferred 11 doctoral degrees in computer science.
HU ranks competitively among schools offering computer science at the doctoral level. Its best result was #12 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 12 |
| Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools | 52 |
In the most recent graduating class, 45% of computer science doctoral degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of computer science doctoral degree graduates at HU are Non-Resident Alien. About 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 science.
| 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 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Howard University conferred 3 professional certificate degrees in computer science.
HU is not yet ranked for computer science at the professional certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of computer science professional certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of computer science 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 science.
| 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 |
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 Computer Science | 81 |