Howard University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Howard University at a glance

• 10,108

  students enrolled

• 2,490

  degrees and certificates a year

• 70%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $50,539

  average net price a year

  Tuition $32,878

• $47,379

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $63,066

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  81% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Howard University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of District of Columbia, where the college is.

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• 4,839

  open professional jobs

• 357

  entry level

  17 say no experience is needed

• 9%

  ask for AI skills

  435 jobs

• 5.8%

  unemployment in District of Columbia

  2026-08 · down 1.3 points from a year earlier

• $106,287

  median household income

  District of Columbia

• 71%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 4.6% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, social sciences, which lead to clinical (88 open), finance (374 open), sales (445 open), operations (365 open), marketing (238 open), human resources (194 open).

Hiring most: Anduril Industries (94), CACI International (61), Anduril (50), SpaceX (44), Shield AI (42), Medstar Health (39), Serco North America (33), Peraton (31).

What they hire for: Engineering (776), Sales (445), Finance (374), Data & Analytics (370), Operations (365), Programs (351). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: DC Workforce Investment Council.

• American Job Center (Headquarters)Washington · 202-724-7000 · 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday- Friday
• American Job Center NortheastWashington · Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in District of Columbia

• George Washington UniversityWashington · 11,182 students
• Georgetown UniversityWashington · 7,569 students
• American UniversityWashington · 7,266 students
• The Catholic University of AmericaWashington · 3,154 students
• Trinity Washington UniversityWashington · 1,414 students
• Gallaudet UniversityWashington · 812 students

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Common questions

How big is Howard University?

Howard University enrolls about 10,108 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Washington, District of Columbia. It awards about 2,490 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Howard University?

70% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Howard University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $47,379 six years after entry and $63,066 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Howard University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Howard University awarded degrees or certificates in data science (master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Howard University?

4,839 open professional jobs are listed in District of Columbia, 357 of them entry level and 17 saying no experience is needed. Anduril Industries has the most openings.