Psychology at Howard University
If you are interested in studying Psychology, you may want to check out the program at Howard University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Howard University is located in Washington, DC.
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Online Class Availability at Howard University
Distance learning is available at Howard University. Among 14,890 students, 1,482 (10%) studied exclusively online and 7,410 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Howard University
Rankings can help you compare Howard University’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | District Of Columbia | #5 of 9 |
| Best Value | District Of Columbia | #8 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #127 of 270 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #266 of 267 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #510 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1467 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | District Of Columbia | #5 of 9 |
| Best Value | District Of Columbia | #8 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #127 of 270 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #266 of 267 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #510 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1467 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Howard University
Graduates of Howard University’s Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,142 |
| 2 years | $46,131 |
| 3 years | $36,951 |
| 4 years | $44,692 |
| 5 years | $55,395 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from Howard University earn a median of $44,692, compared with $65,852 for all Howard University graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from Howard University comes in at $25,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at Howard University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-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
- 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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