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 music.
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The bachelor's program at Howard was ranked #316 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #2 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 303 |
| Best Music Schools | 316 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Howard University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 42% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at Howard paid an average of $1,370 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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The music program at Howard awarded 11 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 27% of these degrees went to men with the other 73% going to 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Howard does not offer an online option for its music 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.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in music from Howard in 2022 were men.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Howard University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Arts & Media Management | 36 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 25 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
