by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Howard ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Howard was ranked #278 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #4 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 97 |
| Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools | 105 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 271 |
| Best Economics Schools | 278 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Howard University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in economics from Howard. This makes it the #150 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #62 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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. 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 economics majors earned their bachelor's degree from Howard. Of these graduates, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 84% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Howard does not offer an online option for its economics 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.
The economics program at Howard awarded 5 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Howard University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| 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 economics majors at Howard University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 125 |
| Sociology | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.