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, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, HU highly for social sciences, coming in at #590 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 590 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in District of Columbia | 6 of 7 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 136 of 183 |
The following degree levels are granted in social sciences at HU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 270 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
The social sciences field at HU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 196 |
| Sociology | 48 |
| Economics | 47 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Howard University awarded 270 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
HU holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from HU report a median salary of $52,529 a year. This is below $65,852, the median for all majors at HU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at HU, social sciences students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 23% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at HU were Black or African American. Roughly 61% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 165 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 57 |
Graduate study is also available at HU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 14 |
