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Best HBCUs in America

HBCUs provide a supportive atmosphere for students of color, in which a greater percentage of peers and professors are likely to understand and share personality-defining cultural background and experiences. As a result, black graduation rates are much higher at HBCUs than the national average. And this isn't because students are funneled towards easier majors; HBCUs seem to do a better job in graduating students in STEM subjects, often resulting in higher employment rates, better paid jobs, and a greater percentage of students going on to complete graduate studies.  

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#1 in Historically Black College or University

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, North Carolina

Economic score 3.21

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $10,563

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $41,157

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 55%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

#2 in Historically Black College or University

Bowie State University

Bowie, Maryland

Economic score 3.32

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $15,773

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $49,154

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 53%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

#3 in Historically Black College or University

Winston-Salem State University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Economic score 3.79

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Cost $12,415

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $38,584

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 60%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

#4 in Historically Black College or University
Economic score 3.88

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Cost $13,126

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $42,521

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 57%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

#5 in Historically Black College or University

Xavier University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana

Economic score 3.94

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Cost $20,108

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $53,554

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 51%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

#6 in Historically Black College or University

Hampton University

Hampton, Virginia

Economic score 4.92

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Cost $26,824

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $52,372

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 57%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

#7 in Historically Black College or University
Economic score 5.52

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Cost $14,332

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $36,546

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 54%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

#8 in Historically Black College or University

Morehouse College

Atlanta, Georgia

Economic score 5.69

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Cost $34,608

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $51,483

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 56%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

#9 in Historically Black College or University

Morgan State University

Baltimore, Maryland

Economic score 5.73

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Cost $17,351

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $43,075

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 51%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

#10 in Historically Black College or University

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia

Economic score 5.96

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Cost $41,388

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $56,236

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 63%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

#11 in Historically Black College or University

Spelman College

Atlanta, Georgia

Economic score 6.85

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Cost $44,833

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $52,227

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 78%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

#12 in Historically Black College or University

Lincoln University

Lincoln University, Pennsylvania

Economic score 7.16

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Cost $17,741

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $38,652

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 50%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

#13 in Historically Black College or University

Philander Smith College

Little Rock, Arkansas

Economic score 7.36

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Cost $14,046

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $35,583

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 53%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

#14 in Historically Black College or University

Dillard University

New Orleans, Louisiana

Economic score 9.32

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Cost $19,105

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $37,014

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 50%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

#15 in Historically Black College or University

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee, Alabama

Economic score 9.80

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Cost $36,528

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $44,419

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 53%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

#16 in Historically Black College or University

Claflin University

Orangeburg, South Carolina

Economic score 10.73

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Cost $20,806

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $33,325

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 52%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

#17 in Historically Black College or University

Oakwood University

Huntsville, Alabama

Economic score 15.79

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Cost $26,953

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $37,922

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 52%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

Elizabeth City State University

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Economic score 1.93

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $3,704

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $35,274

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 44%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Economic score 2.47

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $6,969

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $36,409

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 43%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

Coppin State University

Baltimore, Maryland

Economic score 3.35

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Cost $10,105

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $41,709

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 40%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

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