by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how HU stacks up against peers offering physical sciences.
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For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Howard University conferred 28 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
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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In the most recent graduating class, 36% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at HU were Black or African American. Roughly 68% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 73% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at HU are Black or African American. Approximately 82% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 25% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at HU are Black or African American. Approximately 100% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the physical sciences majors at Howard University.
The physical sciences program at HU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 23 |
| Physics | 14 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 6 |