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Psychology at George Washington University

Psychology at George Washington University

If you are interested in studying Psychology, consider the program at George Washington University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

George Washington University is located in Washington, DC.

Studying Online at George Washington University

Online coursework is an option at George Washington University. Of 25,374 students, 3,989 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,955 (8%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at George Washington University

Rankings can help you compare George Washington University’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) District Of Columbia #2 of 9
Best Value District Of Columbia #5 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #34 of 270
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #136 of 1,496
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #250 of 267
Best Value Nationwide #1419 of 1,472

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) District Of Columbia #2 of 9
Best Value District Of Columbia #5 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #34 of 270
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #136 of 1,496
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #250 of 267
Best Value Nationwide #1419 of 1,472

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from George Washington University

Graduates of George Washington University’s Psychology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Psychology at George Washington University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $46,318
2 years $48,369
3 years $50,434
4 years $66,778
5 years $83,279

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from George Washington University earn a median of $66,778, compared with $92,364 for all George Washington University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.

Psychology earnings compared with all majors at George Washington University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from George Washington University comes in at $25,220.

Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates

Graduates of the Psychology program at George Washington University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Training and Development Managers $139,524
Statisticians $130,349
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
School Psychologists $108,275
Molecular and Cellular Biologists $100,077
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $98,479

References

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