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The bachelor's program at Howard was ranked #224 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #5 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 211 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 224 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Howard University handed out 157 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 172 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Howard. This makes it the #269 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 26 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #50 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Howard was $1,370 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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 157 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social sciences from Howard in 2022, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 82% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 128 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Howard does not offer an online option for its social sciences 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students earned a master's degree in social sciences from Howard. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 63% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Howard University.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 125 |
| Economics | 28 |
| Sociology | 18 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 200 |
| English Language & Literature | 19 |
| History | 19 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 16 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 11 |
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