by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at HU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 4 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 economics, ranked #414 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 414 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in District of Columbia | 4 of 4 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 80 of 86 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in economics at HU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 37 |
| Master’s | 1 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Howard University awarded 37 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
HU holds a strong position among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia | 4 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 74 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 339 |
Economics students who finish a bachelor’s at HU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,030 a year. This is lower than $65,852, the median for all majors at HU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at HU, economics students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $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, 38% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at HU were Black or African American. About 49% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Graduate study is also available at HU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 1 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 9 |
