Social Work at Howard University
If you are interested in studying Social Work, you may want to check out 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.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 127 social work graduations were recorded at Howard University.
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Online & Distance Learning 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.
Social Work Rankings at Howard University
Rankings can help you compare Howard University’s Social Work program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | District Of Columbia | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | District Of Columbia | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #37 of 90 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #88 of 88 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #150 of 570 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #566 of 567 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Howard University
Students who complete Howard University’s Social Work program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,307 |
| 2 years | $52,107 |
| 3 years | $56,647 |
| 4 years | $68,564 |
| 5 years | $75,889 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Social Work graduates from Howard University report median earnings of $68,564, compared with $65,852 for all Howard University graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Social Work graduates at Howard University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Social Work graduates at Howard University are 88% women (112) and 12% men (15).
Social Work Master’s Program at Howard University
Of the 123 master’s social work degrees awarded at Howard University, 88% were women (108) and 12% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Howard University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 97 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 93% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Howard University, above the national average of 42%.*
Social Work Doctoral Program at Howard University
Among the 4 doctoral social work graduates at Howard University, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work doctoral degree recipients at Howard University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Black / African American | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Social Work doctoral degree recipients at Howard University, higher than the national average of 51%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Social Work Concentrations at Howard University
The Social Work program at Howard University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 127 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates
Those who complete Social Work program at Howard University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Social Work graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| Counselors, All Other | $81,766 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $78,044 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $74,325 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,510 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $62,827 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $58,560 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $41,658 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $40,804 |
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.
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