by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how GWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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GWU was ranked #106 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for psychology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in District of Columbia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, George Washington University handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in general psychology.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,208 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $28,637 for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at George Washington University.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in psychology from GWU in 2021 were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of grads fell into this category.
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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Psychology | 166 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 93 |
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