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GWU is in the top 10% of the country for psychology. More specifically it was ranked #81 out of 989 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in District of Columbia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, George Washington University handed out 146 bachelor's degrees in psychology. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 145 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 87 students received their master’s degree in psychology from GWU. This makes it the #65 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 29 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2021, making the school the #52 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at George Washington University.
Of the 146 psychology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from GWU, about 18% were men and 82% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 12 |
For the most recent academic year available, 10% of psychology master's degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Psychology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Psychology | 166 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 93 |
| General Psychology | 3 |
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