by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at HU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #3 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates HU highly for nursing, coming in at #262 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 262 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in District of Columbia | 3 of 6 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 77 of 262 |
The following degree levels are available for nursing at HU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 74 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Howard University conferred 74 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
HU ranks competitively among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia | 3 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 62 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 206 |
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from HU report a median salary of $79,113 a year. This is higher than $65,852, the median for all majors at HU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at HU, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,498, the typical median for all majors at HU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $28,450 | $35,344 |
| Fees | $466 | $466 |
Read more about HU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 4% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at HU are Black or African American. Roughly 59% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 15 |
HU conferred 74 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 96% to women and 4% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (59%).
