General Physics at Howard University
If you plan to study General Physics, 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, 14 general physics degrees were granted at Howard University.
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Studying Online at Howard University
Distance learning is available at Howard University. Among 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 General Physics graduates at Howard University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Physics graduates at Howard University are 21% women (3) and 79% men (11).
General Physics Bachelor’s Program at Howard University
Among the 8 bachelor’s general physics graduates at Howard University, 38% were women (3) and 62% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Howard University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 88% of General Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Howard University, higher than the national average of 30%.*
General Physics Master’s Program at Howard University
Of the 6 master’s general physics degrees awarded at Howard University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Physics master’s degree recipients at Howard University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Black / African American | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 83% of General Physics master’s degree recipients at Howard University, above the national average of 21%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for General Physics Graduates
Those who complete General Physics program at Howard University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for General Physics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,685 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
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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