Health Professions at Howard University
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, take a look at what Howard University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Howard University sits in Washington, DC.
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Online Class Availability at Howard University
Many students take online classes at Howard University. Among 14,890 students, 1,482 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,410 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Howard University
These rankings give you a sense of how Howard University’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | District Of Columbia | #7 of 13 |
| Best Value | District Of Columbia | #12 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #233 of 493 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #465 of 468 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1181 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2980 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | District Of Columbia | #7 of 13 |
| Best Value | District Of Columbia | #12 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #233 of 493 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #465 of 468 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1181 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2980 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Howard University
Graduates of Howard University’s Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,125 |
| 2 years | $72,584 |
| 3 years | $78,713 |
| 4 years | $85,778 |
| 5 years | $126,080 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Howard University report median earnings of $85,778, compared with $65,852 for all Howard University graduates — about 30% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Howard University stands at $27,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Howard University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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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