Insurance Degree

Simply put, insurance is a arena of study emphasizing the protection from loss or risk. Insurance is a discipline of risk management and can be used to curb uncertainty or mitigate loss, albeit personal, financial, or corporate. Get more details below including other District Of Columbia colleges that offer insurance degrees.

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Howard University (Georgetown)

37th and O St NW, Washington, DC

Howard University is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Washington, District Of Columbia. Many historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. Howard University has a yearly student enrollment of over 10,000.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1410 - 1720 for the SAT exam and in a range of 20 - 25 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to Howard University. Approximately 50 percent of all applicant were accepted at Howard University, with 31 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at howard.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $22,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's net price calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $13,000 each year. Howard University may provide financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Howard University through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs available may include the following:

• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)

For a complete list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.howard.edu.

Career Options for Graduates

Claims Examiners, Property and Casualty Insurance

Description

Review settled insurance claims to determine that payments and settlements have been made in accordance with company practices and procedures. Report overpayments, underpayments, and other irregularities. Confer with legal counsel on claims requiring litigation.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, claims examiners, property and casualty insurance employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.37
  • Average Annual Salary: $73580

Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage

Description

Appraise automobile or other vehicle damage to determine repair costs for insurance claim settlement. Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost or cost estimates and recommendations. May seek agreement with automotive repair shop on repair costs.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, insurance appraisers, auto damage employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -1.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.09
  • Average Annual Salary: $64660

Insurance Underwriters

Description

Review individual applications for insurance to evaluate degree of risk involved and determine acceptance of applications.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, insurance underwriters employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -11.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.53
  • Average Annual Salary: $65570

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).