by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in economics 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 rates HU among the top schools in the country for economics, ranked #409 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 409 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in District of Columbia | 4 of 4 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 81 of 86 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in economics at HU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 37 |
| Master’s | 1 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Howard University handed out 1 master’s degree in economics.
HU is not currently ranked for economics at the master’s level.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,620 | $38,620 |
| Fees | $1,136 | $1,136 |
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All of the 1 student who graduated with a master’s degree in economics from HU identified as men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Howard University with a master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Howard University conferred 9 doctoral degrees in economics.
HU is not currently ranked for economics at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of economics doctoral degree graduates at HU are Black or African American. Approximately 56% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| 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 Economics | 37 |