# Howard University: Nursing (bachelor's)

Washington, DC. IPEDS 131520, CIP 51.38. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/howard-university/majors/nursing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $79,646
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $94,136 (U.S. median for this major: $85,212 across 858 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in DC: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the DC median for this major (4 colleges, $96,845): -$2,709
- Versus the U.S. median: +$8,924

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.16 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $94,136 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 | 3.4 years |
| 30-48k | $47,477 | $197,504 | 3.5 years |
| 48-75k | $50,245 | $209,019 | 3.7 years |
| 75-110k | $52,981 | $220,401 | 3.9 years |
| 110k+ | $54,270 | $225,763 | 4.0 years |

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

## Nursing at DC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Washington University | $106,318 | $31,000 | $9,302 | 49% |
| The Catholic University of America | $96,949 | $27,000 | $29,561 | 80% |
| George Washington University | $96,741 | $26,500 | $36,586 | 84% |
| Howard University | $94,136 | $27,000 | $50,539 | 70% |

## Careers
- Registered nurse (SOC 29-1140): median wage $102,710 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $102,540 DC, $97,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $140,670 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $155,140 DC, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% 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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