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Accounting at Howard University

If you are interested in studying Accounting, consider the program at Howard University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Howard University sits in Washington, DC.

During the most recent reporting year, 20 accounting degrees were awarded at Howard University.

Online & Distance Learning at Howard University

Online coursework is an option at Howard University. Among 14,890 students, 1,482 (10%) studied exclusively online and 7,410 (50%) took at least some classes online.

Accounting Rankings at Howard University

Rankings can help you compare Howard University’s Accounting program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	District Of Columbia	#5 of 6
Best Value	District Of Columbia	#6 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#88 of 188
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#187 of 187
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#388 of 1,145
Best Value	Nationwide	#1139 of 1,141

Earnings for Accounting Graduates from Howard University

Those who finish Howard University’s Accounting program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$50,332
2 years	$55,964
3 years	$64,178
4 years	$75,107
5 years	$89,996

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Accounting graduates from Howard University earn a median of $75,107, compared with $65,852 for all Howard University graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Accounting graduates at Howard University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Accounting graduates at Howard University are 75% women (15) and 25% men (5).

Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Howard University

Of the 14 bachelor’s accounting degrees awarded at Howard University, 64% were women (9) and 36% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Howard University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Black / African American	7
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	4

Minority students account for 71% of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Howard University, higher than the national average of 35%.*

Accounting Master’s Program at Howard University

Among the 6 master’s accounting degrees awarded at Howard University, 100% were women (6) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting master’s degree recipients at Howard University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Black / African American	6

Minority students account for 100% of Accounting master’s degree recipients at Howard University, higher than the national average of 35%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Accounting Concentrations at Howard University

The Accounting program at Howard University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Accounting	20

Best-Paid Careers for Accounting Graduates

Students who finish Accounting program at Howard University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Accounting graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Treasurers and Controllers	$162,461
Investment Fund Managers	$157,819
Financial Risk Specialists	$127,364
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	$118,242
Financial Examiners	$117,139
Financial and Investment Analysts	$82,666
Budget Analysts	$80,859
Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,576
Accountants and Auditors	$79,222
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$77,212

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.