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Psychology Schools in District of Columbia

In 2020-2021, 939 students earned their Psychology degrees in DC.

As a degree choice, Psychology is the 8th 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
Bachelor’s Degree 543
Master’s Degree 232
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 160
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 160
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 160
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Post-Master’s 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: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 25.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.0%
  • White: 44.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.6%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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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 9 colleges in District of Columbia that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,584 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average.

180 Degrees in Major Awarded
766 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,351 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

Howard University

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

77% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $43,792 after graduation.

#4

American University

Washington
106 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. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it.

#5

Georgetown University

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

Graduates earn an average $71,107 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,684. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

#7

Gallaudet University

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

6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 8.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
1,846 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The 8.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,007 a year.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,725 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 34%. Most students complete their degree in 4.96 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

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 4,643
Communication & Journalism 1,028
Education 930
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 302
History 258
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 84
Library Science 36

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