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General Psychology Schools in Washington

1,737 students earned Psychology degrees in Washington in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, General Psychology is the 7th most popular major out of a total 301 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Psychology Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,675
Master’s Degree 42
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20

Gender Distribution

In Washington, a psychology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of psychology majors in Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.3%
  • White: 60.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 12.7%
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Jobs for General Psychology Grads in Washington

14,840 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 Washington

In this state, psychology grads earn an average of $73,840. Nationwide, they make an average of $95,610.

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There are 10 colleges in Washington that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

504 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate. A typical student attending Wazzu will pay a net price of $15,300. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

224 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

A typical student attending WWU will pay a net price of $17,070. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

201 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,565 after earning their degree at this institution.

152 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
5,364 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

148 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at EWU. 96% of students get financical aid.

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $34,451.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

An average student at Seattle U will pay a net price of $35,109. The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
3,601 Total Students

The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at SPU. An average student at SPU will pay a net price of $26,714. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
2,130 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at Puget Sound. The full-time teacher rate is 83%.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
2,756 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,602 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at Whitworth will pay a net price of $24,492.

General Psychology Careers in WA

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Managers 22% $116,700
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 22% $71,670
Psychology Professors 18% $62,490
Psychologists 10% $100,930

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to psychology.

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Child Development & Psychology 672
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 432
Other Psychology 7

View all majors related to General Psychology

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