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Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia

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National #80 / HBCU #2

Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, research university comprised of 13 schools and colleges. Students pursue studies in more than 120 areas leading to undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. To date, Howard has awarded more than 120,000 degrees in the arts, the sciences, and the humanities. The historic main campus sits on a hilltop in Northwest Washington blocks from the storied U Street and Howard Theatre. We are two miles from the U.S. Capitol where many students intern, and scores of alumni shape national and foreign policy.

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    $27,206

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    9,399

  • Total Programs

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Master of Science in Physics and Astronomy

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia

  • Tuition $26,070
  • Degree Master
  • Modality On-campus
  • The Master of Science degree is designed to provide graduate study opportunity to students who wish to obtain a terminal Master of Science Degree or who seek to pursue the Masterís in route to a doctoral degree. The Thesis Option is recommended for the former group of students and the Comprehensive Examination Option is recommended for the latter. Students should consult the document "Rules and Regulations for the Pursuit of Academic Degrees" concerning other general requirements for the Master of Science Degree. Such requirements involve, but are not limited to, Residency, Transfer of Credits, Course Viability, Length of Time for Completion of Degree, Enrollment in Thesis Courses, Grades for Thesis Courses, Academic Status, Foreign Language Requirements, and Admission to Candidacy for the Degree.

  • In-State Tuition: $26,070
    Out of State Tuition: $26,070

    Credits: 30
    Completion: 24 months

  • GPA: 3.0
    Letter of Recommendation: 3
    Essay Required: Yes
    Test Required: GRE Required

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Master of Science in Psychology

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia

  • Tuition $26,070
  • Degree Master
  • Modality On-campus

  • In-State Tuition: $26,070
    Out of State Tuition: $26,070

    Credits: 30
    Completion: 24 months

  • GPA: 3.0
    Letter of Recommendation: 3
    Essay Required: Yes
    Test Required: GRE Required

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Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Science

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia

  • Tuition $26,070
  • Degree Master
  • Modality On-campus

  • In-State Tuition: $26,070
    Out of State Tuition: $26,070

    Credits: 30
    Completion: 24 months

  • GPA: 3.0
    Letter of Recommendation: 3
    Essay Required: Yes
    Test Required: GRE Required

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Master of Science in Pharmacology

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia

  • Tuition $26,070
  • Degree Master
  • Modality On-campus
  • We offer programs leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Our primary objective is to prepare candidates for research and teaching careers. The first few semesters are devoted primarily to core course work designed to give the student a broad background in the fundamental theories and techniques of pharmacology. During this time, the student gains exposure to methods for the solution of research problems by working in the laboratories of various faculty members culminating in a selection of a thesis advisor.

  • In-State Tuition: $26,070
    Out of State Tuition: $26,070

    Credits: 30
    Completion: 24 months

  • GPA: 3.0
    Letter of Recommendation: 3
    Essay Required: Yes
    Test Required: GRE Required

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Master of Science in Mathematics

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia

  • Tuition $26,070
  • Degree Master
  • Modality On-campus
  • The mathematics graduate program offers an opportunity to do research in both pure and applied areas of mathematics. Our program is designed for students who expect to pursue a career in academia as well as those preparing for careers as mathematicians in industry and government. The Department of Mathematics offers programs leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in both pure and applied areas of mathematics.

  • In-State Tuition: $26,070
    Out of State Tuition: $26,070

    Credits: 30
    Completion: 24 months

  • GPA: 3.0
    Letter of Recommendation: 3
    Essay Required: Yes
    Test Required: GRE Required

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Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia

  • Tuition $26,070
  • Degree Master
  • Modality On-campus
  • With increasing recognition of the association between diet and disease and the importance of diet in health promotion, nutritionists and dietitians are needed to participate in research, to educate the public on ways to promote health through diet, and to educate individuals suffering from chronic diseases on ways to incorporate dietary modifications into their lifestyles. Additionally, a degree in nutrition or dietetics can be used as a foundation to prepare for graduate school as well as entry into professional schools such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or other advanced degrees in business and education. The Department of Nutritional Sciences offers undergraduate (Bachelor of Science) and graduate (Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy) degrees in Nutritional Sciences. The Bachelor of Science degree is offered with emphases in Dietetics (Coordinated Program), Community Nutrition and/or Pre-medicine/Pre-dentistry. The curriculum allows students to complete the general education and basic science courses in the first two years. During the last two years, students, along with their advisers, select courses, which prepare them to become dietitians or nutritionist. Many students use this foundation at the Bachelor's level to prepare for further graduate / professional study in nutrition, medicine and dentistry. Many of our graduates are employed as health care providers, researchers, educators, policy makers and administrators locally, nationally and internationally.

  • In-State Tuition: $26,070
    Out of State Tuition: $26,070

    Credits: 30
    Completion: 24 months

  • GPA: 3.0
    Letter of Recommendation: 3
    Essay Required: Yes
    Test Required: GRE Required

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Master of Science in Computer Science

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia

  • Tuition $26,070
  • Degree Master
  • Modality On-campus
  • The MSCS program equips students with comprehensive knowledge of contemporary computer science through training that combines both theory and practice. The program provides intensive preparation in the concepts and techniques related to the design, programming, and application of computing systems. The program requires students to take a broad spectrum of courses, while simultaneously allowing for emphasis in desired areas of specialization.

  • In-State Tuition: $26,070
    Out of State Tuition: $26,070

    Credits: 30
    Completion: 24 months

  • GPA: 3.0
    Letter of Recommendation: 3
    Essay Required: Yes
    Test Required: GRE Required

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Master of Science in Genetics and Human Genetics

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia

  • Tuition $31,284
  • Degree Master
  • Modality On-campus
  • The degree programs are designed to provide a curricular foundation in human genetics for all enrolled students during their first year. Following this, guided by their academic adviser, students elect to pursue their area of interest in genetics . This is accomplished through a combination of elective courses offered in the Department and other departments of the University, as well as in the Washington Area Consortium of Universities. The Masters thesis and Doctoral dissertation research interests likewise can reflect a broad range of interests, provided a suitable research mentor is identified in the graduate faculty.

  • In-State Tuition: $31,284
    Out of State Tuition: $31,284

    Credits: 36
    Completion: 24 months

  • GPA: 3.0
    Letter of Recommendation: 3
    Essay Required: Yes
    Test Required: GRE Required

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Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia

  • Tuition $26,070
  • Degree Master
  • Modality On-campus
  • Because of its focus on infusing cultural diversity throughout the curriculum, Howard University is an ideal place to pursue graduate education in speech-language pathology, The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders offers two graduate degrees leading to the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and the Ph.D. in Communication Science. Master’s students may choose from one of four tracks for specialization: educational, bilingual, medical speech-language pathology or technology. In addition, the Master’s program has excellent graduation, employment, and Praxis pass rates. Doctoral students may choose either the adult neurological track or the child language track. The doctoral curriculum has been updated recently to reflect the most current theory and research in the field. Candidates for the Ph.D. may elect to complete the more traditional dissertation or elect to develop their research project in the form of three (3) peer-reviewed articles. Alumni of the Ph.D. program are acknowledged leaders in the academe, government, research facilities, health care organizations, and ASHA.

  • In-State Tuition: $26,070
    Out of State Tuition: $26,070

    Credits: 30
    Completion: 24 months

  • GPA: 3.0
    Letter of Recommendation: 3
    Essay Required: Yes
    Test Required: GRE Required

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Master of Science in Communications

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia

  • Tuition $26,070
  • Degree Master
  • Modality On-campus

  • In-State Tuition: $26,070
    Out of State Tuition: $26,070

    Credits: 30
    Completion: 24 months

  • GPA: 3.0
    Letter of Recommendation: 3
    Essay Required: Yes
    Test Required: GRE Required

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Master of Science in Chemical Engineering

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia

  • Tuition $26,070
  • Degree Master
  • Modality On-campus
  • The Department of Chemical Engineering offers studies leading to the Master of Science in Chemical Engineering. This degree requires 24 credit hours of course work; 6 credit hours for the thesis; and a written thesis and an oral defense. Students must maintain a B average overall in course work and pass the "Proficiency in Expository Writing" examination, administered by the Graduate School. The program offers advanced coursework in chemical reaction engineering, thermodynamics, transport phenomena, process control, process design and applied mathematics for chemical engineers. Research interests of the faculty include hazardous waste remediation, biopolymers, biochemical engineering, biomedical engineering, fluid and thermal sciences, environmental engineering, process control and design, numerical analysis, combustion and incineration, dynamics of reacting systems and electronic materials processing. Graduate students work closely with faculty to design research programs suitable to their talents and interests.

  • In-State Tuition: $26,070
    Out of State Tuition: $26,070

    Credits: 30
    Completion: 24 months

  • GPA: 3.0
    Letter of Recommendation: 3
    Essay Required: Yes
    Test Required: GRE Required

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Master of Science in Chemistry

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia

  • Tuition $26,070
  • Degree Master
  • Modality On-campus
  • Chemistry first offered the M.S. degree in chemistry in 1923, before there was a Graduate School at the University; Chemistry became the first department to award the Ph.D. degree at the University, in 1958. As the first predominantly Black university to offer the Ph.D. degree in chemistry, Howard has produced more African American chemists than any other chemistry department in the world and has one of the largest chemistry departments in the District of Columbia.

  • In-State Tuition: $26,070
    Out of State Tuition: $26,070

    Credits: 30
    Completion: 24 months

  • GPA: 3.0
    Letter of Recommendation: 3
    Essay Required: Yes
    Test Required: GRE Required

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Master of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia

  • Tuition $26,070
  • Degree Master
  • Modality On-campus
  • The M.S. (biotechnology) program prepares students for biomedical industrial careers. The curriculum emphasizes development of technical skills, does not require a thesis, and features an industrial externship. Candidates for the M.S. (biotechnology) degree must obtain 30 semester hours of credit with a grade point average of 3.0 (B) or better.

  • In-State Tuition: $26,070
    Out of State Tuition: $26,070

    Credits: 30
    Completion: 24 months

  • GPA: 3.0
    Letter of Recommendation: 3
    Essay Required: Yes
    Test Required: GRE Required

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Master of Science in Biology

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia

  • Tuition $26,070
  • Degree Master
  • Modality On-campus
  • At the graduate level, the department offers programs leading to the Master of Sciences and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Both are research oriented. The department offers students a wide variety of research opportunities with concentrations in two areas: Cellular and Molecular Biology and Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.

  • In-State Tuition: $26,070
    Out of State Tuition: $26,070

    Credits: 30
    Completion: 24 months

  • GPA: 3.0
    Letter of Recommendation: 3
    Essay Required: Yes
    Test Required: GRE Required

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Master of Public Health

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia

  • Tuition $26,070
  • Degree Master
  • Modality On-campus

  • In-State Tuition: $26,070
    Out of State Tuition: $26,070

    Credits: 30
    Completion: 24 months

  • GPA: 3.0
    Letter of Recommendation: 3
    Essay Required: Yes
    Test Required: GRE Required

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Master of Science in Anatomy

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia

  • Tuition $27,808
  • Degree Master
  • Modality On-campus
  • The Graduate Program in Anatomy is committed to making a significant contribution to science and education. Therefore, our aim is to excel in research and to deliver high quality education to our students. The Department offers graduate programs leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees, in addition to training students of Medicine, Dentistry and undergraduates in the College of Pharmacy, Nursing and the Allied Health Sciences.

  • In-State Tuition: $27,808
    Out of State Tuition: $27,808

    Credits: 32
    Completion: 24 months

  • GPA: 3.0
    Letter of Recommendation: 3
    Essay Required: Yes
    Test Required: GRE Required

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Master of Science in Atmospheric Sciences

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia

  • Tuition $31,284
  • Degree Master
  • Modality On-campus
  • The Howard University Graduate Program in Atmospheric Science (HUPAS) is an advanced degree-granting interdisciplinary program offering the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in atmospheric science. Established by the Howard University Board of Trustees in 1997, the Program is affiliated with the Departments of Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering and Physics and Astronomy. HUPAS is dedicated to preparing students from traditionally underrepresented groups for leadership careers in atmospheric science and related fields. HUPAS is aiding federal agencies such as NOAA and NASA, as well as industry and academia diversify this niche area of the workforce while engaging in leading research directly relevant to national security, commerce and environmental security. In a relatively short period of existence HUPAS has emerged as an exemplar in realizing Howard’s mission by: delivering experiences of exceptional quality to students; helping to attract a cadre of strong, socially responsible scholars and educators; impacting diversity statistics on the national production of atmospheric scientists, and contributing to critical societal needs through research.

  • In-State Tuition: $31,284
    Out of State Tuition: $31,284

    Credits: 36
    Completion: 24 months

  • GPA: 3.0
    Letter of Recommendation: 3
    Essay Required: Yes
    Test Required: GRE Required

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Master of Nursing

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia

  • Tuition $26,070
  • Degree Master
  • Accreditation CCNE
  • Modality On-campus

  • In-State Tuition: $26,070
    Out of State Tuition: $26,070

    Credits: 30
    Completion: 24 months

  • GPA: 3.0
    Letter of Recommendation: 3
    Essay Required: Yes
    Test Required: GRE Required

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Master of Occupational Therapy

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia

  • Tuition $26,070
  • Degree Master
  • Accreditation AOTA
  • Modality On-campus

  • In-State Tuition: $26,070
    Out of State Tuition: $26,070

    Credits: 30
    Completion: 24 months

  • GPA: 3.0
    Letter of Recommendation: 3
    Essay Required: Yes
    Test Required: GRE Required

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Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, research university comprised of 13 schools and colleges. Students pursue studies in more than 120 areas leading to undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. To date, Howard has awarded more than 120,000 degrees in the arts, the sciences, and the humanities. The historic main campus sits on a hilltop in Northwest Washington blocks from the storied U Street and Howard Theatre. We are two miles from the U.S. Capitol where many students intern, and scores of alumni shape national and foreign policy.

Mission

Howard University, a culturally diverse, comprehensive, research intensive and historically Black private university, provides an educational experience of exceptional quality at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels to students of high academic standing and potential, with particular emphasis upon educational opportunities for Black students. Moreover, the University is dedicated to attracting and sustaining a cadre of faculty who are, through their teaching, research and service, committed to the development of distinguished, historically aware, and compassionate graduates and to the discovery of solutions to human problems in the United States and throughout the world. With an abiding interest in both domestic and international affairs, the University is committed to continuing to produce leaders for America and the global community.

Ranking

National #80 / HBCU #2

Online/On-Campus

1/132

Student--Faculty Ratio

10
1

Inclusivity

  • LGBTQ+ Friendly
  • Veteran Friendly

Greek Organizations

  • Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
  • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
  • Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
  • Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
  • Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity
  • Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
  • Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority
  • Iota Phi Theta

Athletics

  • Conference: Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
  • Division: I-FCS
  • Mascot: Bison
  • Band Name: Showtime Band

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