by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how HU compares to other colleges that offer music.
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HU holds a strong position among schools offering music. In particular, it placed #316 out of 423 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in District Of Columbia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Howard University handed out 13 bachelor’s degrees in music.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $28,450 | $35,344 |
| Fees | $466 | $466 |
Find out more about HU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 23% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at HU were Black or African American. Roughly 77% 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a master’s degree in music from HU identified as men.
The largest share of music master’s degree graduates at HU are Black or African American. About 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 master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the music majors at Howard University.