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.