The most popular undergraduate major at Howard University is Journalism followed by Biology/Biological Sciences and Psychology. A list of all 42 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Howard University graduates by major.
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst | 5 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
Chemical Engineering | 10 |
Civil Engineering | 8 |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 12 |
Mechanical Engineering | 15 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
Spanish Language and Literature | 9 |
Work and Family Studies |
Graduates |
Child Development | 28 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
English Language and Literature | 32 |
Biology |
Graduates |
Biology/Biological Sciences | 106 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
Mathematics | 6 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | 1 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 1 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
Philosophy | 5 |
Architecture |
Graduates |
Architecture | 29 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
Chemistry | 6 |
Physics | 2 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
Psychology | 92 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting |
Graduates |
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 18 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
Anthropology | 3 |
Economics | 22 |
Political Science and Government | 80 |
Sociology | 16 |
Ethnic Studies |
Graduates |
African Studies | 1 |
African-American/Black Studies | 17 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
Dance | 3 |
Interior Design | 9 |
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 23 |
Art/Art Studies | 9 |
Music | 19 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other | 11 |
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 11 |
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 5 |
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 9 |
Physical Therapy/Therapist | 2 |
Business |
Graduates |
Accounting | 38 |
Finance | 45 |
Hospitality Administration/Management | 9 |
International Business/Trade/Commerce | 25 |
Marketing, Other | 61 |
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 30 |
Communication |
Graduates |
Journalism | 121 |
Radio and Television | 85 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=131520 IPEDS survey data for Howard University.