Medicine at Howard University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Medicine, consider the program at Howard University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Howard University is in Washington, DC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 95 medicine graduations were recorded at Howard University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Howard University
Many students take online classes at Howard University. Of 14,890 students, 1,482 (10%) studied exclusively online and 7,410 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Medicine Rankings at Howard University
These rankings give you a sense of how Howard University’s Medicine program against other schools offering the same major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | District Of Columbia | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | District Of Columbia | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #21 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #25 of 25 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #121 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #135 of 146 |
Earnings for Medicine Graduates from Howard University
Students who complete Howard University’s Medicine program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,999 |
| 2 years | $56,888 |
| 3 years | $66,215 |
| 4 years | $89,077 |
| 5 years | $158,360 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Medicine graduates from Howard University take home a median $89,077, compared with $65,852 for all Howard University graduates — about 35% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Medicine Concentrations at Howard University
This Medicine program at Howard University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 95 |
Best-Paid Careers for Medicine Graduates
Those who complete Medicine program at Howard University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Medicine graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Neurologists | $159,086 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $157,243 |
| Podiatrists | $141,542 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $126,544 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $120,724 |
| Urologists | $119,720 |
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians | $117,397 |
| Sports Medicine Physicians | $115,792 |
| Cardiologists | $114,867 |
| Hospitalists | $114,577 |
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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