by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at HU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, HU highly for general psychology, coming in at #383 out of 1,317 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 383 of 1,317 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in District of Columbia | 5 of 8 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 89 of 233 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in general psychology at HU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 170 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Howard University conferred 170 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
HU ranks competitively among schools offering general psychology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
General Psychology students who finish a bachelor’s at HU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,692 a year. This is below $65,852, the median for all majors at HU.
To complete a bachelor’s at HU, general psychology students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is lower than $25,498, the typical median for all majors at HU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $28,450 | $35,344 |
| Fees | $466 | $466 |
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Among recent graduates, 9% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at HU are Black or African American. Roughly 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Howard University with a bachelor’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 108 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 27 |
HU granted 170 bachelor’s degrees in psychology, general in the most recent reporting year — 91% to women and 9% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (64%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at HU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Psychology | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Psychology | 9 |
