Public Health at Howard University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Public Health, consider the program at Howard University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Howard University is located in Washington, DC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 8 public health graduations were recorded at Howard University.
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Studying Online 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.
Public Health Rankings at Howard University
These rankings give you a sense of how Howard University’s Public Health program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | District Of Columbia | #None of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #None of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 430 |
| Best Value | District Of Columbia | #None of 4 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #None of 79 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 411 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Public Health graduates at Howard University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Public Health graduates at Howard University are 100% women (8) and 0% men (0).
Public Health Master’s Program at Howard University
Among the 8 master’s public health graduates at Howard University, 100% were women (8) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Howard University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Black / African American | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 75% of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Howard University, above the national average of 47%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Public Health Concentrations at Howard University
This Public Health program at Howard University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 7 |
| Medical Physics | 1 |
Top-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Those who complete Public Health program at Howard University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Public Health majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $90,139 |
| Epidemiologists | $87,636 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| Environmental Restoration Planners | $61,737 |
| Genetic Counselors | $58,726 |
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.