Physical Sciences at Howard University
Every physical sciences school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the physical sciences program at Howard University stacks up to those at other schools.Howard is located in Washington, District of Columbia and has a total student population of 10,859. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 students received their master's degree in physical sciences.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Physical Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
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Howard Physical Sciences Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Physical Sciences
- Doctorate Degree in Physical Sciences
Howard Physical Sciences Rankings
There were 4 students who received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences, making the school the #190 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physical Sciences Student Demographics at Howard
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Howard University.
Howard Physical Sciences Master’s Program
In the physical sciences master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of degree recipients. That is 83% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Howard University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Concentrations Within Physical Sciences
Physical Sciences majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Howard University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 3 |
| Physics | 3 |
| Chemistry | 1 |
Related Majors
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Engineering
- Computer & Information Sciences
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Careers That Physical Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in physical sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for DC, the home state for Howard University.
| Occupation | Jobs in DC | Average Salary in DC |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 3,850 | $65,180 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 1,600 | $115,190 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 1,360 | $152,130 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 1,200 | $132,310 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Josh under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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