by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Howard ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Howard was ranked #572 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #4 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 400 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 572 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Howard University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Howard. This makes it the #586 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Howard is $79,646. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Howard is $779 per month.
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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 students earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from Howard. About 94% of these graduates were women and the other 6% were men.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 85% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Howard does not offer an online option for its nursing 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Howard University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 115 |
| Dentistry | 75 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 62 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 52 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 39 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.