Offered Degrees
BS, MS, Doctorate, Certificate, Post-Graduate
Online Courses
BS, MS, Doctorate
Total Programs
146
Online Programs
10
Salary after Completing
$16,300 - $81,300
Offered Degrees at HU
Howard University is categorized by Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie categorization. As of 2025, Howard University offers 146 programs through online and on-site (classroom) education. It offers Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Certificate and Post-Graduate Certificate degree.
The following table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50 | 2 |
| Master's | 42 | 5 |
| Doctorate (Research) | 32 | 0 |
| Doctorate (Practical) | 8 | 3 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| Post-Master's Certificate | 13 | 0 |
| Total | 146 | 10 |
Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program
HU Bachelor's Programs
Howard University offers Bachelor's degree with 50 major programs. Among them 2 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture [+] | ✕ | 24 | |
| Architecture | ✕ | 24 | - |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | ✕ | 17 | |
| African Studies | ✕ | 3 | - |
| African-American/Black Studies | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 225 | |
| Radio and Television | ✕ | 1 | $20,600 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | ✕ | 87 | - |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (other) | ✕ | 137 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 81 | |
| Computer Science | ✕ | 81 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 19 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ✕ | 19 | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 92 | |
| Chemical Engineering | ✕ | 18 | - |
| Civil Engineering | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Computer Engineering | ✕ | 18 | - |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Mechanical Engineering | ✕ | 32 | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| French Language and Literature | ✕ | - | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✔ | 18 | |
| Human Development and Family Studies | ✔ | 18 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 40 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 40 | $33,700 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| General Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 202 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 202 | $23,100 |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 18 | |
| Mathematics | ✕ | 18 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 16 | |
| Nutrition Sciences | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 76 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | ✕ | 46 | $26,100 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness (other) | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies (other) | ✕ | 16 | $21,500 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | ✕ | 11 | |
| Philosophy | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 28 | |
| Chemistry | ✕ | 20 | - |
| Physics | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 170 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | 170 | $30,500 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 64 | |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | ✕ | 64 | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 270 | |
| Economics | ✕ | 37 | $41,600 |
| Political Science and Government | ✕ | 194 | $31,900 |
| Sociology | ✕ | 39 | $28,200 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 69 | |
| Art/Art Studies | ✕ | 24 | $16,300 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | ✕ | - | - |
| Music | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Theatre/Theatre Arts Management | ✕ | 32 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 109 | |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | ✔ | 27 | $36,200 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 74 | $65,600 |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 284 | |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | ✕ | 18 | - |
| Accounting | ✕ | 14 | $56,700 |
| Finance | ✕ | 72 | $57,000 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | ✕ | 33 | - |
| Management Information Systems | ✕ | 25 | $65,700 |
| Marketing (other) | ✕ | 76 | - |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other) | ✕ | 46 | $45,400 |
| History [+] | ✕ | 15 | - |
| History | ✕ | 15 | - |
HU Master's Programs
Howard University offers Master's degree with 42 major programs. Among them 5 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture [+] | ✕ | 18 | |
| Architecture | ✕ | 18 | - |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| African Studies | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Computer Science | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 14 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | ✕ | - | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Chemical Engineering | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | ✕ | - | - |
| Mechanical Engineering | ✕ | - | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | - | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | - | - |
| Biochemistry | ✕ | - | - |
| Anatomy | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Mathematics | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✔ | 6 | |
| Nutrition Sciences | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Data Science, General | ✔ | 5 | - |
| Theology and Religious Vocations [+] | ✕ | 19 | |
| Divinity/Ministry | ✕ | 19 | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 11 | |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Chemistry | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Physics | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 9 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | 3 | - |
| School Psychology | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✔ | 123 | |
| Social Work | ✔ | 123 | $48,900 |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| Economics | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Political Science and Government | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Sociology | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 15 | |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Art/Art Studies | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Music | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 19 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (other) | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Public Health | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Health/Medical Physics | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | ✕ | - | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | - | - |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 88 | |
| Business Administration and Management | ✔ | 73 | $80,700 |
| Accounting | ✔ | 6 | - |
| Finance | ✔ | 9 | - |
| History [+] | ✕ | 2 | - |
| History | ✕ | 2 | - |
HU Doctorate (Research) Programs
Howard University offers Doctorate (Research) degree with 32 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Doctorate (Research) degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| African Studies | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Communication and Media Studies (other) | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 11 | |
| Computer Science | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 13 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | ✕ | 7 | $97,000 |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Civil Engineering | ✕ | - | - |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Mechanical Engineering | ✕ | 1 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 12 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Biochemistry | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Anatomy | ✕ | - | - |
| Microbiology | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Genetics | ✕ | - | - |
| Physiology | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Pharmacology | ✕ | - | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Mathematics | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Nutrition Sciences | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Chemistry | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Physics | ✕ | - | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 17 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Counseling Psychology | ✕ | 4 | - |
| School Psychology | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Educational Psychology | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Social Work | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 14 | |
| Economics | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Political Science and Government | ✕ | - | - |
| Sociology | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | ✕ | 3 | - |
| History [+] | ✕ | 5 | - |
| History | ✕ | 5 | - |
HU Doctorate (Practical) Programs
Howard University offers Doctorate (Practical) degree with 8 major programs. Among them 3 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Studies [+] | ✕ | 152 | |
| Law | ✕ | 152 | - |
| Theology and Religious Vocations [+] | ✔ | 6 | |
| Divinity/Ministry | ✔ | 6 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 277 | - |
| Dentistry | ✕ | 72 | - |
| Medicine | ✕ | 95 | - |
| Pharmacy | ✔ | 53 | - |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | ✕ | 38 | - |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | ✕ | 19 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✔ | - | - |
HU 2-4 Years Certificate Programs
Howard University offers 2-4 Years Certificate degree with 1 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the 2-4 Years Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | ✕ | 2 | - |
HU Post-Master's Certificate Programs
Howard University offers Post-Master's Certificate degree with 13 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Post-Master's Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | ✕ | 9 | |
| African Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Women's Studies | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Computer Science | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | ✕ | - | - |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| International/Global Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 14 | |
| Advanced General Dentistry | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Orthodontics/Orthodontology | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | ✕ | - | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | - | - |
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