# Howard University: Economics (bachelor's)

Washington, DC. IPEDS 131520, CIP 45.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/howard-university/majors/economics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $63,972 (U.S. median for this major: $79,489 across 368 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $22,907)
- Rank in DC: 5 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the DC median for this major (5 colleges, $91,962): -$27,990
- Versus the U.S. median: -$15,517

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.16 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $63,972 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in DC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $46,051 | $191,572 | 7.4 years |
| 30-48k | $47,477 | $197,504 | 7.7 years |
| 48-75k | $50,245 | $209,019 | 8.1 years |
| 75-110k | $52,981 | $220,401 | 8.5 years |
| 110k+ | $54,270 | $225,763 | 8.8 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Economics at DC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | $118,999 | $16,500 | $40,815 | 95% |
| George Washington University | $99,406 | $23,250 | $36,586 | 84% |
| The Catholic University of America | $91,962 | not reported | $29,561 | 80% |
| American University | $85,016 | $22,625 | $41,943 | 76% |
| Howard University | $63,972 | $27,000 | $50,539 | 70% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $80,300 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $82,750 DC, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (SOC 13-1161): median wage $87,160 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $98,090 DC, $78,760 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $132,200 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $126,490 DC, $120,230 U.S.; U.S. jobs 34.6% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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