Philosophy at Howard University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Philosophy, consider the program at Howard University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Howard University sits in Washington, DC.
During the most recent reporting year, 11 philosophy degrees were granted at Howard University.
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Online Class Availability at Howard University
Online coursework is an option 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
The following sections describe the composition of Philosophy graduates at Howard University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Philosophy graduates at Howard University are 64% women (7) and 36% men (4).
Philosophy Bachelor’s Program at Howard University
Among the 11 bachelor’s philosophy degrees awarded at Howard University, 64% were women (7) and 36% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at Howard University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Black / African American | 7 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Minority students account for 100% of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at Howard University, above the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Philosophy Concentrations at Howard University
The Philosophy program at Howard University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Philosophy | 11 |
Top-Paying Careers for Philosophy Graduates
Students who finish Philosophy program at Howard University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Philosophy graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $71,584 |
| Mathematicians | $66,238 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $40,564 |
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.