by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in social sciences at HU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, HU highly for social sciences, coming in at #597 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 597 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in District of Columbia | 6 of 7 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 133 of 183 |
The following degree levels are granted in social sciences at HU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 270 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
The social sciences field at HU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 196 |
| Sociology | 48 |
| Economics | 47 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Howard University awarded 7 master’s degrees in social sciences.
HU has not been ranked for social sciences at the master’s level.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed 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, 14% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at HU were Black or African American. About 86% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Howard University handed out 14 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
HU has not been ranked for social sciences at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 57% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at HU were Black or African American. Approximately 71% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at HU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 270 |