English at Howard University
If you are interested in studying English, 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.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 41 english degrees were awarded at Howard University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Howard University
Distance learning is available at Howard University. Of 14,890 students, 1,482 (10%) studied exclusively online and 7,410 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of English graduates at Howard University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, English graduates at Howard University are 80% women (33) and 20% men (8).
English Bachelor’s Program at Howard University
Of the 40 bachelor’s english graduates at Howard University, 80% were women (32) and 20% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of English bachelor’s degree recipients at Howard University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 26 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 90% of English bachelor’s degree recipients at Howard University, higher than the national average of 35%.*
English Doctoral Program at Howard University
Among the 1 doctoral english degrees awarded at Howard University, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of English doctoral degree recipients at Howard University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 100% of English doctoral degree recipients at Howard University, higher than the national average of 20%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for English Graduates
Students who finish English program at Howard University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for English graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,437 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Proofreaders and Copy Markers | $30,503 |
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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