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General Psychology Schools in District of Columbia

In 2020-2021, 61 students earned their Psychology degrees in DC.

A General Psychology major is the 57th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General 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 48
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13

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: 4.9%
  • Black or African American: 18.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 57.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.6%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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Jobs for General Psychology Grads in District of Columbia

In this state, there are 20,960 people employed in jobs related to a psychology degree, compared to 625,220 nationwide.

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Wages for General Psychology Jobs in District of Columbia

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

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There are 5 colleges in District of Columbia that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

American University

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,945 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $40,088.

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

In their early career, CUA grads earn an average salary of $55,801. The full-time teacher rate is 52%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%.

#3

Howard University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Graduates earn an average $43,792 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years.

#4

Gallaudet University

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

The 8.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,833. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid.

#5

Georgetown University

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

Graduates earn an average $71,107 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 54% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time.

General 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
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 309
Child Development & Psychology 25
Other Psychology 1

View all majors related to General Psychology

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