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General Psychology Schools in District of Columbia

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

A General Psychology major is the 17th 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
Bachelor’s Degree 376
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: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 27.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.6%
  • White: 43.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.9%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for General Psychology Grads in District of Columbia

20,960 people in the state and 625,220 in the nation are employed in jobs related to psychology.

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Wages for General Psychology Jobs in District of Columbia

In this state, psychology grads earn an average of $95,500. Nationwide, they make an average of $95,610.

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There are 8 colleges in District of Columbia that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Howard University

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $41,388. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Howard. The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

Georgetown University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 54% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate.

#2

American University

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

Graduates earn an average $55,945 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 57%. This private institution charges an average net price of $40,088.

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $34,684. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at CUA.

#5

Gallaudet University

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

The student loan default rate is 8.40% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.76 years. The student loan default rate is 8.70% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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

In their early career, University of the District of Columbia grads earn an average salary of $32,237. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.96 years to graduate.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. Graduates earn an average $62,584 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $32,563.

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 192
Other Psychology 1

View all majors related to General Psychology

View Nationwide General Psychology Report

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