District of Columbia · Psychology

Best Psychology institutions in District of Columbia, ranked by earnings

The Psychology program, specifically in General Psychology, explores the complexities of human behavior and mental processes. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding psychological principles and applying them to…

Institutions
8
offering CIP 42.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
604
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$24,106
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
6
College Scorecard
Median net price
$27,724
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
66%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 6 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Georgetown University
Washington Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$51,9598595%$22,242$17,500
2Trinity Washington University
Washington Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$26,0651649%$14,841$32,866
3American University
Washington Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$25,7739675%$30,225$23,799
4The Catholic University of America
Washington Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$24,1068679%$27,724$26,000
5Gallaudet University
Washington Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$20,1852247%$14,382$14,097
6Howard University
Washington Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$18,93418270%$48,194$25,000

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (SOC 19-3033).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+11.2%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~4,800
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$95,830
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingSpeakingActive Learning

What Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in District of Columbia

Jobs in District of Columbia
260
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro
$118,760
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Related careers

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$120,880 avg · 190 jobs
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Psychology programs in District of Columbia.

Which Psychology program in District of Columbia has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Georgetown University tops the list at $51,959. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

What is the focus of the Psychology program?+

The Psychology program, specifically in General Psychology, explores the complexities of human behavior and mental processes. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding psychological principles and applying them to…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, active listening, writing, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists?+

The national job outlook is about +11.2% growth with around 4,800 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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