by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at HU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates HU among the top schools in the country for accounting, placing at #376 out of 1,049 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Schools | 376 of 1,049 |
| Best Accounting Schools in District of Columbia | 5 of 6 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 88 of 184 |
The table below lists every degree level available for accounting at HU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 14 |
| Master’s | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Howard University awarded 14 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
HU is a solid choice among schools offering accounting at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from HU report a median salary of $75,107 a year. This is higher than $65,852, the median for all majors at HU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $28,450 | $35,344 |
| Fees | $466 | $466 |
Learn more about HU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 36% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at HU are 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 bachelor’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at HU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Accounting | 6 |