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Clinical & Counseling Psychology Schools in District of Columbia

309 students earned Clinical Psychology degrees in District of Columbia in the 2020-2021 year.

A Clinical & Counseling Psychology major is the 14th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Clinical & Counseling Psychology Majors in District of Columbia

Clinical Psychology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 173
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 132
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 132
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 132
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a clinical psychology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of clinical psychology majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 25.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.0%
  • White: 47.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.5%
  • Other Races: 9.7%
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Jobs for Clinical & Counseling Psychology Grads in District of Columbia

There are 20,960 people in the state and 625,220 people in the nation working in clinical psychology jobs.

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Wages for Clinical & Counseling Psychology Jobs in District of Columbia

A typical salary for a clinical psychology grad in the state is $95,500, compared to a typical salary of $95,610 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in District of Columbia that offer clinical psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

179 Degrees in Major Awarded
766 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,351 after earning their degree at this institution. 98% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years.

#3

Howard University

Washington
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $41,388.

#4

Gallaudet University

Washington
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
1,451 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.40%. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,704 after earning their degree at this institution.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. 52% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

#6

American University

Washington
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,945 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Clinical & Counseling Psychology Careers in DC

Some of the careers clinical psychology majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Psychology Professors 16% $99,050
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 12% $84,780
Psychologists 7% $96,980
Managers 3% $141,320

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to clinical psychology.

Major Annual Graduates in DC
General Psychology 61
Child Development & Psychology 25
Other Psychology 1

View all majors related to Clinical & Counseling Psychology

View Nationwide Clinical & Counseling Psychology Report

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