by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Howard ranks in comparison to other schools with business administration programs.
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The bachelor's program at Howard was ranked #371 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #5 in District of Columbia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Howard University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in business administration from Howard. This makes it the #728 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Howard go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $64,231 a year. This is higher than $45,741, which is the national median for all business administration bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Howard paid an average of $1,370 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,878 | $32,878 |
| Fees | $466 | $466 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,360 | $1,360 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,474 | $16,474 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,452 | $3,452 |
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Of the 24 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in business administration from Howard in 2022, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 83% of grads 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 business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Howard does not offer an online option for its business administration bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Howard Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at Howard make a median salary of $105,240. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all business administration graduates with a master's is $72,329.
Of the 48 students who graduated with a Master’s in business administration from Howard in 2022, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 81% of grads 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 business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Howard University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marketing | 55 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 40 |
| Management Information Systems | 23 |
| Other Business, Management & Marketing | 22 |
| International Business | 19 |
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