Howard University School of Education

Name

Howard University School of Education

Legal name

Howard University School of Education

Website

https://education.howard.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Graduate Schools of Education (M.Ed., Ed.D., Ph.D.) (EDAHAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Undergraduate Teacher Education Colleges (EDAHAFAA), Early Childhood & Elementary Teacher Preparation Programs (EDAHAFAG), Secondary & Subject-Area Teacher Preparation Programs (STEM, Humanities, etc.) (EDAHAFAH), Educational Psychology & Learning Sciences Programs (EDAHAFAK), Online Teacher Education Universities (Licensure & M.Ed.) (EDAHALAG)

Keywords

• Teacher preparation programs
• Educational leadership degrees
• School psychology programs
• Early childhood education
• Educator professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Degree Program Tuition: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate tuition for all degree programs including B.S. Elementary Education, M.Ed., Ed.D., and Ph.D. programs. Average cost of attendance is $41,388 per year; average scholarship/grants awarded is $22,380, leaving a net cost covered by student loans averaging $25,000.
2. APSI Professional Development: Revenue from the Howard University Advanced Placement Summer Institute, a professional development program for in-service teachers. Early-bird tuition is $850; regular tuition is $900, with College Board participant grants available for qualifying teachers.
3. Annual Giving and Philanthropy: Charitable donations to the School of Education Annual Fund, Student Aid Fund, and Miner Building Fund support operations, student affordability, and facility upgrades. Alumni engagement survey indicates 50% of respondents remain engaged with HUSOE through events and volunteering.
4. Graduate Assistantships and Fellowships: Graduate assistantships and named fellowships (e.g., Edward Alexander Bouchet Doctoral Scholars Fellowship, Frederick Douglass Doctoral Scholars Fellowship, Ronald E. McNair Graduate Assistantship) provide stipends and tuition remission, funded through university endowments and external grants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Howard University School of Education is a CAEP-accredited educator preparation provider offering undergraduate, master's, professional doctoral, and Ph.D. degree programs in elementary education, secondary education, special education, educational leadership, school psychology, counseling psychology, educational psychology, and higher education leadership. The school also operates affiliated programs including the NAEYC-accredited Early Learning Program (preschool through kindergarten), the Verizon Innovative Learning STEM summer camp, the Advanced Placement Summer Institute for in-service AP teachers, TRIO Upward Bound college access programs, and the Journal of Negro Education scholarly journal.

Product overview

Howard University School of Education operates as a CAEP-accredited educator preparation provider with a portfolio of academic degree programs and affiliated research/service programs. The academic offerings include undergraduate degrees (B.S. in Elementary Education, B.S. in Human Development, Minor in Secondary Education), graduate degrees (M.Ed. programs in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies and School Psychology, Ed.D. in Educational Leadership), and doctoral programs (Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership & Policy Studies, Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, Ph.D. in School Psychology). The School also operates affiliated programs including the NAEYC-accredited Howard University Early Learning Program (HUELP), HU CARES research center, TRIO Upward Bound Programs, Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Summer Camp, AP Summer Institute, and the Journal of Negro Education scholarly journal. These programs collectively serve students from preschool through doctoral level and focus on preparing transformational leaders for Black and underserved populations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• B.S. in Elementary Education Four-year CAEP-accredited undergraduate degree program preparing candidates for teaching in elementary grades K-6, leading to DC teacher licensure.
• B.S. in Human Development Undergraduate degree program within the Department of Human Development & Psychoeducational Studies focused on human developmental psychology and educational applications.
• Minor in Secondary Education Four-year bachelor's degree with a minor in education offering certification tracks in English, Mathematics, Music, and Social Studies Education for grades 7-12.
• M.Ed. in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies (Online) 100% online master's program with two tracks: one for K-12 school leadership licensure and another focused on shaping education policy. Nationally recognized with conditions by NELP through 2/1/2027.
• M.Ed. in School Psychology Master's program in school psychology accepted into NASP accreditation candidacy through 2/1/2030.
• Ed.D. in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies (EAGLE Program) Professional doctoral program (Educational Administration Guided Leadership Experiences) for practicing K-12 administrators aspiring to superintendent positions, nationally recognized with conditions by NELP through 2/1/2027.
• Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership & Policy Studies (HELPS) 72 credit hour doctoral program preparing educational leaders for Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) including HBCUs, endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology Doctoral program fully accredited by APA through 2029, preparing counseling psychologists for leadership roles.
• Ph.D. in Educational Psychology 91 credit hour doctoral program emphasizing practical application of learning and development theories, producing scholars capable of research and evaluation studies.
• Ph.D. in School Psychology Doctoral program in school psychology nationally recognized with conditions by NASP through 8/1/2026.
• Howard University Early Learning Program (HUELP) NAEYC-accredited early childhood program for children ages 2.9 to 6, including the Adele B. McQueen Preschool, Howard University Kindergarten, and Summer STEAM Camp.
• Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers Three-week summer program for middle school students in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia focused on immersive media, digital product innovation, and AI, with prior outcomes showing 91% improved science skills and 90% improved math proficiency.
• Howard University Advanced Placement Summer Institute (APSI) AP teacher professional development institute held in July at Howard's campus, offering courses in AP African American Studies, English Language, English Literature, and Spanish Language. Early-bird tuition $850, regular tuition $900.
• TRIO Upward Bound Programs Federally funded programs serving students from DC and Prince George's County high schools with individualized tutoring, ACT/SAT preparation, and college exposure activities.
• HU CARES (Center for Advocacy, Research and Educational Services) Center integrating the Education Research Institute, Advocacy Outreach, and a Psychological Clinic providing public-facing research and service programs.
• Urban Superintendents Academy Program preparing educational professionals for K-12 school administration and supervision leadership roles.

Quantifiable outcome

• At least 75% of HUSOE completers demonstrated effective or highly effective performance ratings in DC OSSE evaluations for five consecutive years
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• U.S. Department of EducationflagshipOthersThe U.S. Department of Education has endorsed the Ph.D. program in Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies (HELPS), specifically recognizing its focus on staffing, administration, and management positions for Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). This endorsement underscores the program's role in preparing leaders for HBCUs and other MSIs.
• United Negro College Fund (UNCF)coreOthersUNCF endorsed the HELPS program and some HELPS students hold graduate assistantships at UNCF, providing policy research experience and financial support. UNCF supports HBCU students and institutions and recognizes the need for a Ph.D. program focused on MSIs.
• White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and UniversitiesflagshipOthersThe White House Initiative on HBCUs has endorsed the HELPS Ph.D. program, recognizing its mission to prepare leaders for Minority Serving Institutions. The Initiative works to strengthen HBCUs through federal coordination and resources.
• American Council on Education (ACE)coreOthersACE has endorsed the HELPS Ph.D. program and some cohort members hold graduate assistantship positions at ACE, providing exposure to higher education policy and leadership networks. ACE is the major coordinating body for higher education in the U.S.
• American Public-Land Grant Universities (APLU)coreOthersAPLU, an association of public research universities including land-grant institutions, has endorsed the HELPS program, recognizing its focus on preparing leaders for MSIs and the higher education landscape.
• National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO)coreOthersNAFEO, the national organization representing HBCUs and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs), has endorsed the HELPS Ph.D. program, recognizing the need for doctoral-level preparation of MSI leaders.
• Excelencia in EducationcoreOthersExcelencia in Education, which accelerates Latino student success in higher education, has endorsed the HELPS Ph.D. program. Some cohort members hold assistantships at Excelencia, and the organization focuses on policy conversations impacting HSIs and other MSIs.
• Teacher Education Advisory Council (TEAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTEAC comprises representatives from local school districts in Maryland, District of Columbia, and Virginia. Collaboration through TEAC has led to joint professional development, clinical experience improvements, revision of the Teacher Education Admission Interview instrument, and technology integration in classroom training. Work began in AY 2024-2025 on co-constructing a more robust clinical experience component.
• District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) and Public Charter SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner26 partner schools including 18 elementary schools (7 bilingual) and 8 secondary schools. DCPS employs the IMPACT evaluation system; HUSOE completers' effectiveness is tracked using this framework. Subject area vacancies filled by HUSOE graduates include Elementary Education, English Language Arts, Career and Technical Education, and Health/Physical Education.
• Ed Trust (The Education Trust)minorOthersSome HELPS Ph.D. cohort members hold graduate assistantships at Ed Trust, providing policy research experience focused on educational equity and closing opportunity gaps for low-income students and students of color.
• College BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe College Board partners with Howard University to deliver the AP Summer Institute (APSI), offering AP teacher professional development in AP African American Studies, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, and Spanish Language and Culture. The College Board also provides participant grants for qualifying teachers to attend APSI.
• VerizoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVerizon Innovative Learning partners with Howard University to deliver the STEM Achievers program for middle school students (6th-8th grade) in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. The three-week summer program (June 24–July 11) focuses on immersive media, digital product innovation, and artificial intelligence, with cultural enrichment. Previous results show 91% of participants improved science skills and 90% improved math proficiency.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Morgan State University School of Education & Urban Studies: HBCU in Baltimore, Maryland, with parallel teacher preparation, educational leadership, and urban education programming. Operates in the same Mid-Atlantic HBCU ecosystem and serves a comparable mission around Black and underserved student populations.
• North Carolina A&T State University College of Education: HBCU and the largest HBCU in the U.S., with undergraduate teacher preparation and graduate programs in educational leadership and counseling. Direct peer in the HBCU Education-school competitive set.
• Bowie State University College of Education: Maryland-based HBCU with CAEP-accredited teacher preparation and graduate programs in educational leadership. Closest geographic and demographic peer to HUSOE, also preparing candidates for DC/MD/VA school systems.
• Norfolk State University School of Education: Virginia-based HBCU with teacher preparation, educational leadership, and human services programs serving similar DC/VA/MD regional market and demographic focus.
• Hampton University School of Education: HBCU offering teacher licensure, master's, and doctoral programs with a similar focus on preparing leaders for Black communities. Comparable scale and mission alignment with HUSOE.
• Florida A&M University College of Education: HBCU College of Education offering initial teacher preparation, educational leadership, and counseling psychology programs. Comparable mission and accreditation profile (CAEP, NELP, APA) to HUSOE.

Broad incumbents

• Teachers College, Columbia University: Premier standalone graduate school of education and an aspirational benchmark in the U.S. News rankings. Competes with HUSOE for top doctoral candidates, AERA-affiliated faculty, and policy influence, though at far greater scale and selectivity.
• University of Maryland College Park College of Education: Large public R1 College of Education in the same DC/MD regional market with substantially broader resources and ranking. Competes for faculty, doctoral students, and policy influence in the region but at much greater scale than HUSOE.

Regional players

• American University School of Education: DC-based private university with teacher licensure and educational leadership programs. Competes in the same DC graduate-education market for the same pool of in-service teachers and career changers.
• George Washington University Graduate School of Education and Human Development: DC-based private graduate school of education offering M.Ed., Ed.D., and Ph.D. programs. Direct geographic competitor for in-service educators and policy-focused graduate students in the DC market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries9 records

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