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Psychology Schools in District of Columbia

396 Psychology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Psychology is the 10th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 232
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 160
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 160
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 160
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 24.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 49.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.6%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in District of Columbia

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

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in District of Columbia

Psychology grads earn an average of $95,500 in the state and $95,610 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in District of Columbia that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

180 Degrees in Major Awarded
766 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $45,351 after graduation.

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

The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at GWU. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,801 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,684. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time.

#3

American University

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

The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Graduates earn an average $55,945 after graduation.

#5

Howard University

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

The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,792 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

Gallaudet University

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $16,833. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate.

#7

Georgetown University

Washington
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $71,107 after earning their degree at this institution. 57% of the teachers are full time.

Psychology Careers in DC

Some of the careers 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 psychology.

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Social Sciences 1,630
Education 816
Communication & Journalism 475
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 136
History 73
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 56
Library Science 36

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