Psychology at Georgetown University
If you plan to study Psychology, take a look at what Georgetown University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Georgetown University is located in Washington, DC.
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Studying Online at Georgetown University
Online coursework is an option at Georgetown University. Of 20,031 students, 2,625 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,344 (7%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Georgetown University
Use these rankings to compare Georgetown University’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | District Of Columbia | #1 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #1 of 270 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | District Of Columbia | #6 of 8 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #256 of 267 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1433 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | District Of Columbia | #1 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #1 of 270 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | District Of Columbia | #6 of 8 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #256 of 267 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1433 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Georgetown University
Those who finish Georgetown University’s Psychology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,936 |
| 2 years | $39,585 |
| 3 years | $45,526 |
| 4 years | $63,369 |
| 5 years | $70,574 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Psychology graduates from Georgetown University earn a median of $63,369, compared with $103,843 for all Georgetown University graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Psychology graduates from Georgetown University comes in at $17,500.
Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates
Those who complete Psychology program at Georgetown University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Psychology graduates, 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
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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