2023 Best General Psychology Master's Degree Schools in District of Columbia
Finding the Best General Psychology Master's Degree School for You
General Psychology is the #17 most popular major in District of Columbia with 437 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Best General Psychology Master's Degree Schools in District of Columbia ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in District of Columbia to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia
The colleges and universities below are the best for psychology majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top District of Columbia Schools for a Master's in General Psychology
Our 2023 rankings named Georgetown University the best school in District of Columbia for general psychology students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 4 schools in District of Columbia that were part of this year’s ranking, American University landed the # 2 spot on the list. The American University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Catholic University of America. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia list. CUA is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Washington.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Howard University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia list. Located in the large city of Washington, Howard is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
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Request InformationBest General Psychology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Best General Psychology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 4,843 |
| New York | 10,965 |
| Maryland | 2,523 |
| New Jersey | 3,346 |
| Delaware | 191 |
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General Psychology Related Rankings by Major
General Psychology is one of 3 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 33,758 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 17,542 |
| Other Psychology | 2,683 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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