Education at Howard University
If you plan to study Education, consider the program at Howard University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Howard University is located in Washington, DC.
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Online & Distance Learning at Howard University
Many students take online classes at Howard University. Of 14,890 students, 1,482 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,410 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Howard University
These rankings give you a sense of how Howard University’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | District Of Columbia | #4 of 7 |
| Best Value | District Of Columbia | #7 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #151 of 247 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #245 of 246 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #613 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1584 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #151 of 247 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #245 of 246 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #613 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1584 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Howard University
Graduates of Howard University’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $106,768 |
| 2 years | $79,675 |
| 3 years | $86,263 |
| 4 years | $95,047 |
| 5 years | $108,270 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from Howard University report median earnings of $95,047, compared with $65,852 for all Howard University graduates — about 44% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at Howard University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
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
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