District of Columbia · Research and Experimental Psychology

Best Research and Experimental Psychology institutions in District of Columbia, ranked by earnings

The Research and Experimental Psychology program focuses on applying experimental methods to study various psychological processes. Students engage in in-depth exploration of topics such as sensation, perception, memory, cognition, and…

Institutions
2
offering CIP 42.27
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
46
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$37,906
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
$29,789
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
82%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 1 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1George Washington University
Washington Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$37,9064584%$29,789$25,220

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

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Research and Experimental Psychology programs in District of Columbia.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), George Washington University tops the list at $37,906. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

What is the focus of the Research and Experimental Psychology program?+

The Research and Experimental Psychology program focuses on applying experimental methods to study various psychological processes. Students engage in in-depth exploration of topics such as sensation, perception, memory, cognition, and…

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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