by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at HU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
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 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Howard University conferred 206 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
HU holds a strong position among schools offering health professions at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Health Professions students who finish a bachelor’s at HU earn a median of $85,778 a year. This is higher than $65,852, the median for all majors at HU.
To complete a bachelor’s at HU, health professions graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,498, the typical median for all majors at HU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $28,450 | $35,344 |
| Fees | $466 | $466 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 8% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at HU were Black or African American. About 62% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 128 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 39 |
HU conferred 97 bachelor’s completions in health services/allied health/health sciences, general in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (65%).
HU awarded 74 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 96% to women and 4% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (59%).
HU granted 27 bachelor’s degrees in health/health care administration/management in the latest year of data — 93% to women and 7% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (63%).
HU awarded 5 bachelor’s completions in clinical laboratory science/medical technology/technologist in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (60%).
HU awarded 3 bachelor’s completions in medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (33%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Howard University handed out 2 undergraduate certificate degrees in health professions.
HU has not been ranked for health professions at the undergraduate certificate level.
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a undergraduate certificate degree in health professions from HU identified as women.
The largest share of health professions undergraduate certificate degree graduates at HU were White. 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 undergraduate certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
HU granted 2 undergraduate certificate completions in dental hygiene/hygienist in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at HU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 19 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
| Professional Certificate | 14 |
